谤 (bàng) - To slander & to defame

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bàng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

谤 · bàng

To slander;

to defame;

to vilify;

to speak maliciously of someone.

To slanderto defameto vilify

Usage highlights

To slander and defameSlanderous wordsTo suffer slanderTo incur criticism and slanderTo vilify and curseTo resent slander

Synonyms

  • 诽— To slander; to defame
  • 诬— To falsely accuse; to frame
  • 诋— To vilify; to defame

Antonyms

  • 誉— To praise; reputation
  • 赞— To commend; to praise
  • 褒— To praise; to commend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slandering his colleague (诽谤同事).
  • The politician sued the newspaper for defamation (诽谤罪).
  • Spreading rumors is a form of slander (散布谣言是一种诽谤).
  • Online defamation can have serious consequences (网络诽谤可能产生严重后果).

Collocations

  • To slander and defame(诽谤)
  • Slanderous words(谤言)
  • To suffer slander(受谤)
  • To incur criticism and slander(招谤)
  • To vilify and curse(谤诅)
  • To resent slander(怨谤)

Idioms

  • Slander the wise and slander the virtuous(谤贤谤德)
  • Slander arises from above(谤生于上)
  • Slander can melt metal(谤言可铄金)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, slander was considered a serious moral offense, damaging social harmony.
  • Historical texts often warn against the dangers of slander and its destructive effects on reputation.
  • Confucian ethics emphasize the importance of guarding one's speech and avoiding malicious talk.

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