Definitions
variant of 讆[wèi]
Etymology
About
The character "讏" means to flatter or engage in boastful speech, with its structure combining the semantic component "言" indicating speech and the component "韋" serving primarily a phonetic function. In its traditional form, which was later simplified, the character employs these elements. Historically, the character was used in classical texts to denote insincere or excessive praise, and its application in later periods reflects a sustained association with deceptive verbal expression.