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莫须有

Word · AdjectiveTraditional莫須有

groundless; fabricated; "perhaps there is"

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

fabricated; groundless; unfounded

formal

Originates from a historical story about framing someone with an excuse like "maybe there is." Used to describe accusations or charges that are completely made up without any evidence.

Tā他
bèi被
ān安
shàng上
le了
mò莫
xū须
yǒu有
de的
zuì罪
míng名
 。

He was charged with fabricated crimes.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
zhǐ指
zé责
wán完
quán全
shì是
mò莫
xū须
yǒu有
 ,
háo毫
wú无
gēn根
jù据
 。

This accusation is completely groundless and baseless.

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Bié别
yòng用
mò莫
xū须
yǒu有
de的
lǐ理
yóu由
lái来
pī批
píng评
tā他
 。

Don't criticize him with unfounded reasons.