讑 (yào) - To speak nonsense & to talk wildly or deliriously

讑Tone 4

yào ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

讑 · yào

To speak nonsense;

to talk wildly or deliriously;

to exaggerate or boast excessively.

To speak nonsenseto talk wildly or deliriouslyto exaggerate or boast excessively.

Usage highlights

Nonsensical talkWild exaggerationDelirious speechBoastful talkRaving nonsenseFeverish rambling

Synonyms

  • 妄— reckless, absurd, presumptuous
  • 狂— crazy, wild, insane
  • 夸— boast, exaggerate

Antonyms

  • 实— true, real, factual
  • 诚— sincere, honest, truthful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was delirious with fever and talking nonsense (讑语).
  • Don't believe his wild exaggerations (讑言).
  • The patient's feverish ramblings (讑妄) concerned the doctors.

Collocations

  • Nonsensical talk(讑语)
  • Wild exaggeration(讑言)
  • Delirious speech(讑妄)
  • Boastful talk(讑夸)
  • Raving nonsense(狂讑)
  • Feverish rambling(热病讑)

Idioms

  • Talking delirious nonsense(病中讑语)
  • Wild and unfounded claims(虚夸讑言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical medical or literary texts.
  • It carries a strongly negative connotation, describing speech that is irrational, untrustworthy, or disconnected from reality.
  • Often associated with fever-induced delirium or pathological mental states in classical Chinese medicine.

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