jié
㛃
expose another's secret; criticize
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to expose another's secret; to criticize openly
archaicAn archaic or literary verb, often used to describe exposing faults in a negative light. Rare in modern spoken language, but still found in classical contexts and some names.
Zhí直
yán言
bù不
huì讳
，
bù不
bì避
xián嫌
yuàn怨
，
yǒng勇
yú于
jié讦
fā发
。
Speak frankly without reservation, not avoiding suspicion or resentment, and have the courage to expose wrongs.
Gōng攻
jié讦
duì对
fāng方
de的
sī私
dé德
shì是
bēi卑
liè劣
de的
xíng行
wéi为
。
Attacking someone's private morals is a despicable act.
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《
Lún论
yǔ语
》
yǒu有
yán言
：
“
Wù恶
jié讦
yǐ以
wéi为
zhí直
zhě者
。
”
The Analects says: 'I hate those who regard exposing others as being straightforward.'