谩 (mán) - To deceive, to mock, to scorn & to speak disrespectfully or contemptuously.

谩Tone 2

mán ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

谩 · mán

To deceive, to mock, to scorn;

to speak disrespectfully or contemptuously.

To deceive, to mock, to scornto speak disrespectfully or contemptuously.

Usage highlights

To deceiveTo scold contemptuouslyDeceptive wordsTo scorn and insultScornful languageTo cheat and deceive

Synonyms

  • 骗— to cheat, to swindle
  • 欺— to deceive, to cheat
  • 蔑— to disdain, to scorn

Antonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 敬— to respect, to honor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was deceived by false promises (谩言).
  • She spoke with contemptuous disregard (谩骂).
  • Do not mock the efforts of others (谩侮).
  • He responded with scornful words (谩辞).

Collocations

  • To deceive(谩欺)
  • To scold contemptuously(谩骂)
  • Deceptive words(谩言)
  • To scorn and insult(谩侮)
  • Scornful language(谩辞)
  • To cheat and deceive(谩诈)

Idioms

  • Deceitful words and flattering speech(谩辞哗说)
  • To deceive heaven and earth(谩天谩地)
  • Deceptive words and deceitful actions(谩言谩行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character reflects traditional values against deception and disrespect in speech.
  • In classical texts, 谩 often appears in contexts warning against dishonesty and improper conduct.
  • The radical 言 (speech) emphasizes its connection to verbal deception and scorn.

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