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诽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
诽fěislanderv, 10 strokes, radical 讠, rank #50139, Very Hard
诽fěito condemn, to slander, to vilifyv, 10 strokes, radical 讠, rank #50139, Very Hard
fěi(fei3) T3
  1. 1slander
  2. 2to condemn, to slander, to vilify
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March 24, 2026
诽(誹)fěi(fei3)

The character 诽 (fěi) refers to the act of slandering or vilifying someone, often by spreading false information. It is commonly used in contexts related to defamation and negative speech about a person or group, highlighting the seriousness of spreading untruths.

Strokes10Radical讠Frequency#50139DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, slander and defamation can lead to serious consequences, including legal action. The concept of maintaining one's reputation is highly valued, making 诽 a significant term in discussions about honor and integrity.

Memory Tip

To remember 诽, think of 'fěi' sounding like 'fame' but with a twist of negativity. Imagine a person trying to ruin another's fame by spreading slander, visually represented by the character's radical for speech (讠) indicating communication.

Meanings of 诽

fěi(fei3)
1slander
2to condemn, to slander, to vilify
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About 诽

诽Simplified
誹Traditional
10Strokes
讠Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#50139Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 诽

Quick Contrast

中伤 (zhòng shāng) - use 诽 (fěi) when emphasizing the act of slandering with falsehoods, while 中伤 (zhòng shāng) can imply harm through both truth and falsehood.

Memory Mnemonic

To remember 诽, think of 'fěi' sounding like 'fame' but with a twist of negativity. Imagine a person trying to ruin another's fame by spreading slander, visually represented by the character's radical for speech (讠) indicating communication.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when using 诽, as it can carry a heavy negative connotation. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or serious accusations. Avoid using this term lightly in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Since 诽 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it is important for learners to focus on its usage in more advanced contexts. Connecting this word to others related to speech and communication can help reinforce understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, slander and defamation can lead to serious consequences, including legal action. The concept of maintaining one's reputation is highly valued, making 诽 a significant term in discussions about honor and integrity.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 诽 with other similar characters like 谣 (yáo), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我诽了他' (I slandered him) instead of the correct '我造谣了他' (I spread rumors about him) can misrepresent the intended meaning.

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Etymology of 诽

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 非 represents the sound. Simplified form of 誹.

Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)讠
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Phonetic (sound)非
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 诽?

Decomposition of 诽

IDS Structure⿰讠非
诽Full Character
=
讠yan2
left
非Fei1
right
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诽

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Grammar Patterns of 诽

诽 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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公众人物想打赢____谤官司可能会很难。

It can be difficult for public figures to win a libel case.

Example Sentences for 诽 (10)

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公众人物想打赢诽谤官司可能会很难。

gōng zhòng rén wù xiǎng dǎ yíng fěi bàng guān sī kě néng huì hěn nán。

It can be difficult for public figures to win a libel case.
2
她对该杂志提起的诽谤诉讼尚未判决。

tā duì gāi zá zhì tí qǐ de fěi bàng sù sòng shàng wèi pàn jué。

She had a libel action against the magazine pending.
3
这家报纸被罚以五十万英镑的诽谤损害赔偿金。

zhè jiā bào zhǐ bèi fá yǐ wǔ shí wàn yīng bàng de fěi bàng sǔn hài péi cháng jīn。

The paper got clobbered with libel damages of half a million pounds.
4
在诽谤诉讼中，举证责任反过来由辩方全权承担。

zài fěi bàng sù sòng zhōng， ， jǔ zhèng zé rèn fǎn guò lái yóu biàn fāng quán quán chéng。

The onus of proof is reversed in libel actions and placed firmly on the defender.
5
[ 谚 ] 事情越真实, 诽谤越厉害.

[ [] yàn ] shì qíng yuè, zhēn shí , fěi bàng.

The greater the truth, the greater [ worse ] thelibel.
6
我一辈子受够了诽谤.

wǒ yī bèi zǐ shòu gòu le fěi bàng.

I have had enough obloquy for one lifetime.
7
这是一本诽谤性的书, 所以出版商必须把店里的书全收回去.

zhè shì yī běn fěi bàng xìng de shū, , suǒ yǐ chū bǎn shāng bì xū bǎ diàn lǐ de shū quán shōu huí.

The book was libelous, so the publishers had to call in all copies of it from the bookshops.
8
这篇文章极具诽谤性。

zhè piān wén zhāng jí jù fěi bàng xìng。

The article was highly defamatory.
9
这位读者说这篇报道带有诽谤性.

zhè wèi dú zhě shuō zhè piān bào dào dài yǒu fěi bàng xìng.

The reader said that the report was defamatory.
10
在这儿, 丑事愈真实,诽谤的罪就愈大.

zài zhè ér, , chǒu shì yù zhēn, shí , fěi bàng de zuì jiù.

Here, the truer the scandal, the more libelous it is.

Cultural Notes for 诽

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, slander and defamation can lead to serious consequences, including legal action. The concept of maintaining one's reputation is highly valued, making 诽 a significant term in discussions about honor and integrity.

Word Family of 诽

Words Containing This Character2
诽谤fěibàngto slander誹謗
诽fěislander誹
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Compound Meaning

What does 诽谤 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 诽

While both terms involve spreading false information, 诽 specifically refers to slander that damages someone's reputation, whereas 造谣 means to create rumors or lies without focusing on the impact on someone's reputation.