slander; malicious gossip
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
slander; malicious gossip; words intended to defame or sow discord
literaryA formal or literary term, often used in historical or political contexts to describe harmful speech aimed at damaging someone's reputation or relationships. Carries a strong negative connotation.
Lì历
shǐ史
shang上
，
xǔ许
duō多
zhōng忠
chén臣
dōu都
yīn因
jiān奸
chén臣
de的
chán谗
yán言
ér而
zāo遭
shòu受
pò迫
hài害
。
Throughout history, many loyal officials were persecuted due to the slander of treacherous courtiers.
Zuò作
wéi为
yī一
gè个
míng明
zhì智
de的
lǐng领
dǎo导
zhě者
，
tā他
cóng从
bù不
tīng听
xìn信
chán谗
yán言
。
As a wise leader, he never listens to malicious gossip.
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Xiǎo小
rén人
cháng常
cháng常
xǐ喜
huan欢
jìn进
chán谗
yán言
，
pò破
huài坏
tóng同
shì事
zhī之
jiān间
de的
xìn信
rèn任
。
Petty people often enjoy slandering others to destroy trust among colleagues.