譭 (huǐ) - To destroy & to ruin

譭Tone 3

huǐ ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

譭 · huǐ

To destroy;

to ruin;

to damage;

to slander;

to defame.

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Usage highlights

DestroyDefameDamage reputationDestroy evidenceDemolishRuin

Synonyms

  • 毁— destroy; damage
  • 坏— break; ruin
  • 破— break; destroy
  • 谤— slander; defame

Antonyms

  • 建— build; construct
  • 保— protect; preserve
  • 护— guard; defend
  • 誉— praise; reputation

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire destroyed the building (毁坏建筑).
  • He was accused of defaming others (诽谤他人).
  • The scandal ruined his reputation (毁誉).
  • They tried to destroy the evidence (销毁证据).

Collocations

  • Destroy(毁坏)
  • Defame(毁谤)
  • Damage reputation(毁誉)
  • Destroy evidence(销毁)
  • Demolish(摧毁)
  • Ruin(毁灭)

Idioms

  • Destroy reputation and slander others(毁誉参半)
  • Completely destroyed(毁于一旦)
  • Destroy family and ruin life(毁家纾难)
  • Destroy the foundation(毁方瓦合)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strong negative connotations related to destruction and harm.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, preserving one's reputation was highly valued, making defamation particularly serious.
  • The character appears in legal contexts related to libel and property damage.

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