About
谰 is a verb or noun denoting false accusation, slander, or malicious lying intended to defame. Its structure combines the semantic radical 讠 (speech) on the left, placing the action within the domain of verbal communication, with the phonetic component 阑 on the right, indicating pronunciation. The traditional form, 讕, uses the speech radical 言 with the phonetic component 闌. The meaning centers on deceptive speech and harmful communication, often appearing in legal or formal contexts to condemn perjury, baseless charges, and deliberate misrepresentation of truth to damage a person's reputation.
Etymology Hide
