讦 (jié) - To expose someone's faults or secrets & to denounce openly
讦 · jié
To expose someone's faults or secrets;
to denounce openly;
to criticize publicly.
To expose someone's faults or secretsto denounce openlyto criticize publicly.
Usage highlights
To attack and exposeMutual accusationDirect accusationTo expose faultsTo impeach an officialTo denounce openly
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He was criticized for publicly exposing others' faults (攻讦).
- In ancient times, officials could impeach each other (互相讦告).
- Such direct accusation is considered impolite (讦直).
Collocations
- To attack and expose(攻讦)
- Mutual accusation(互相讦告)
- Direct accusation(讦直)
- To expose faults(讦人之短)
- To impeach an official(讦奏)
- To denounce openly(讦发)
Idioms
- Mutual attack and exposure(互相攻讦)
- Direct speech and open accusation(讦直之风)
- To expose others' private affairs(讦人阴私)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese culture, direct public accusation was often discouraged as it could disrupt social harmony.
- The character reflects Confucian values that emphasize indirect criticism and maintaining others' dignity.
- Historically used in official contexts for impeachment procedures during imperial examinations.