诟 (gòu) - To insult & to abuse

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gòu ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

枫惠

诟 · gòu

To insult;

to abuse;

shame;

disgrace;

a cause for shame.

To insultto abuseshame

Usage highlights

To insultTo curse atTo endure insultsA cause for shameTo ridiculeInsults and abuse

Synonyms

  • 骂— to scold, to curse
  • 辱— to insult, to disgrace
  • 谤— to slander, to defame

Antonyms

  • 誉— praise, reputation
  • 赞— to praise, to commend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He endured insults without complaint (忍辱含诟).
  • They hurled abuse at each other (互相诟骂).
  • This is a national disgrace (国之大诟).

Collocations

  • To insult(诟骂)
  • To curse at(诟詈)
  • To endure insults(含诟)
  • A cause for shame(诟病)
  • To ridicule(诟笑)
  • Insults and abuse(诟辱)

Idioms

  • To endure humiliation as part of an important mission(含诟忍辱)
  • To pick faults and find flaws(诟病瑕疵)
  • A subject of public criticism(为人诟病)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical texts, 诟 often appears in contexts discussing honor, shame, and social reputation.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese values where public disgrace (诟) was considered a serious matter.
  • Used in historical texts to describe verbal abuse between political rivals or in personal conflicts.

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