躗 (wèi) - To exaggerate & to fabricate

躗Tone 4

wèi ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

躗 · wèi

To exaggerate;

to fabricate;

to make false claims;

to overstate.

To exaggerateto fabricateto make false claims

Usage highlights

Exaggerated wordsFabricated languageFalse claimsOverstated speechExaggerated boastingFabricated stories

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Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tends to exaggerate his achievements (躗言).
  • The report contains fabricated information (躗语).
  • She was accused of making false claims (躗词).
  • Avoid overstating the facts (躗说).

Collocations

  • Exaggerated words(躗言)
  • Fabricated language(躗语)
  • False claims(躗词)
  • Overstated speech(躗说)
  • Exaggerated boasting(躗夸)
  • Fabricated stories(躗造)

Idioms

  • Exaggerated words and fabricated language(躗言躗语)
  • Making false claims and spreading rumors(躗词谣传)
  • Boastful and exaggerated(躗夸不实)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts.
  • It carries a negative connotation of dishonesty and deception in speech.
  • Often used in contexts criticizing improper or unethical communication.

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