Definition
谗言 refers to slander or malicious accusations, especially those spoken to a person in authority (like a ruler or boss) to damage someone's reputation. It is more formal and literary than everyday words like 坏话, and often appears in historical or political settings.
n.
slandercalumnyslanderous words spoken to a superior to harm someone
Examples
- 谗言，。Huángdì tīngxìn le jiānchén de chán yán, bǎ zhōngchén shā le.The emperor believed the treacherous minister's slander and killed the loyal official.
- ，谗言。Zài gōngzuò zhōng, yào xiǎoxīn nàxiē biéyǒuyòngxīn de rén sànbù chán yán.At work, be careful of people with ulterior motives spreading slander.
- 谗言。Lìshǐ shàng yǒu xǔduō míngrén yīn chán yán ér méngyuān.In history, many famous people were wronged because of slander.
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