谰 (lán) - To slander & to calumniate

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lán ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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谰 · lán

To slander;

to calumniate;

to make false accusations;

to defame maliciously.

To slanderto calumniateto make false accusations

Usage highlights

Slanderous wordsShameless slanderFalse accusationsMalicious calumnyTo refute slanderTo spread slander

Synonyms

  • 诽— to slander, to defame
  • 谤— to slander, to defame
  • 诬— to accuse falsely

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise
  • 誉— reputation, praise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slander (被指控诽谤谰言).
  • She refuted the false accusations (驳斥了无耻谰言).
  • The politician denied the calumnious statements (否认了诬蔑谰言).
  • They spread malicious rumors about him (散布关于他的无耻谰言).

Collocations

  • Slanderous words(谰言)
  • Shameless slander(无耻谰言)
  • False accusations(诬蔑谰言)
  • Malicious calumny(恶意谰言)
  • To refute slander(驳斥谰言)
  • To spread slander(散布谰言)

Idioms

  • Shameless slander(无耻谰言)
  • Malicious calumny(恶意谰言)
  • False accusations and slander(诬蔑谰言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 谰 carries strong negative connotations related to false speech and defamation.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, maintaining integrity in speech was highly valued, making slander particularly condemned.
  • The character appears primarily in formal or literary contexts dealing with accusations and legal matters.

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