() - to slander, to defame, to vilify & to speak ill of someone

Tone 3

dǐ | 7 strokes | radical: 讠

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to slander, to defame, to vilify;

to speak ill of someone

to slander, to defame, to vilifyto speak ill of someone

Usage highlights

slander and defamemalicious slanderdefamatory remarksslander someone's reputationpublic slanderslander and insult

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slander (诋毁).
  • The article contains defamatory content (诋毁性内容).
  • She faced criticism for her remarks (诋毁言论).

Collocations

  • slander and defame(诋毁)
  • malicious slander(恶意诋毁)
  • defamatory remarks(诋毁言论)
  • slander someone's reputation(诋毁名誉)
  • public slander(公开诋毁)
  • slander and insult(诋毁侮辱)

Idioms

  • Deep slander and heavy insult(深诋重侮)
  • Slander the worthy and praise the unworthy(诋訾贤者,称誉不肖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, slander was considered a serious moral offense.
  • The character reflects the importance placed on reputation and honor in Chinese society.

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