谮 (zèn) - To slander & to falsely accuse
谮 · zèn
To slander;
to falsely accuse;
to speak maliciously of someone behind their back.
To slanderto falsely accuseto speak maliciously of someone behind their back.
Usage highlights
To slander someoneSlanderous wordsTo falsely accuseTo speak maliciouslySlanderous reportTo be slandered
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He slandered his colleague to the boss (向老板谮言同事).
- Beware of those who speak slanderously (谨防谮言者).
- The official was dismissed due to false accusations (官员因被谮而罢免).
Collocations
- To slander someone(谮人)
- Slanderous words(谮言)
- To falsely accuse(谮害)
- To speak maliciously(谮毁)
- Slanderous report(谮诉)
- To be slandered(被谮)
Idioms
- To slander and harm(谮害)
- Slanderous words and malicious talk(谮言恶语)
- To be harmed by slander(遭谮受祸)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character reflects the serious social consequences of slander in traditional Chinese society, where reputation was paramount.
- It appears in classical texts warning against the dangers of malicious speech and false accusation.
- In historical contexts, being 'zèn-ed' could lead to loss of office, exile, or even execution.