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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
讦jiéto accuse, to pry; to expose secretsg, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #74068, Very Hard
jié(jie2) T2
  1. 1to accuse, to pry; to expose secrets
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March 24, 2026

讦(訐)jié(jie2)

The character 讦 (jié) means to accuse or to pry into someone's secrets. It is often used in contexts involving revealing hidden truths or making accusations against someone, typically in a negative or confrontational manner. This character carries a nuance of exposing something that should remain concealed.

Strokes5Radical讠Frequency#74068DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, revealing someone's secrets or making accusations can lead to serious social repercussions, reflecting the importance of face and reputation. This character may often be encountered in historical texts discussing court cases or moral stories.

Memory Tip

Imagine a spy (the radical 言 means 'speech') who sneaks around to pry into others' secrets and then accuses them of wrongdoing. The pronunciation 'jié' sounds like 'jail,' where people go when they are accused of crimes.

Meanings of 讦

jié(jie2)
1to accuse, to pry; to expose secrets
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About 讦

讦Simplified
訐Traditional
5Strokes
讠Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 讦, be careful about the context, as it has a negative connotation associated with betrayal or dishonesty. It is typically used in formal situations or written texts rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases like 讦发 (jiéfā, to expose) and 讦诉 (jiésù, to accuse).

HSK Study Tips

While 讦 is not included in the current HSK levels, it is beneficial for intermediate learners to understand this character as it relates to themes of accusation and revelation, which are common in various contexts. Focus on recognizing its use in legal discussions and literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 讦 with similar-sounding characters like 结 (jié, to tie or conclude), leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying '我会讦这个问题' (wǒ huì jié zhège wèntí) is incorrect; instead, use '我会指控这个问题' (wǒ huì zhǐkòng zhège wèntí) for 'I will accuse regarding this issue.'

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Etymology of 讦

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Invasive 干 words 讠

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Decomposition of 讦

IDS Structure⿰讠干
讦Full Character
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讠yan2
left
干gan1
right
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How to say to accuse, to pry; to expose secrets in Chinese

“to accuse, to pry; to expose secrets” in Chinese is讦jié

The character 讦 (jié) means to accuse or to pry into someone's secrets. It is often used in contexts involving revealing hidden truths or making accusations against someone, typically in a negative or confrontational manner. This character carries a nuance of exposing something that should remain concealed.

When to use 讦

When using 讦, be careful about the context, as it has a negative connotation associated with betrayal or dishonesty. It is typically used in formal situations or written texts rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases like 讦发 (jiéfā, to expose) and 讦诉 (jiésù, to accuse).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 讦 with similar-sounding characters like 结 (jié, to tie or conclude), leading to misunderstandings. For example, saying '我会讦这个问题' (wǒ huì jié zhège wèntí) is incorrect; instead, use '我会指控这个问题' (wǒ huì zhǐkòng zhège wèntí) for 'I will accuse regarding this issue.'

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Word Family of 讦

Words Containing This Character2
攻讦to denounce攻訐
讦jiéto pry訐
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Frequently Asked Questions about 讦

Synonyms include 指控 (zhǐkòng, to accuse) and 揭露 (jiālù, to expose).

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