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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
诬wūto accuse falselyzg, 9 strokes, radical 讠, rank #98441, Very Hard
诬wūto slander, to defame; a false accusationzg, 9 strokes, radical 讠, rank #98441, Very Hard
wū(wu1)wu T1
  1. 1to accuse falsely
  2. 2to slander, to defame; a false accusation
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March 24, 2026

诬(誣)wū(wu1)

The character 诬 (wū) refers to the act of falsely accusing someone or slandering their reputation. It is commonly used in legal and social contexts where someone is wrongfully blamed for a wrongdoing they did not commit, often leading to serious consequences for the accused.

Strokes9Radical讠Frequency#98441DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 诬 is particularly significant in discussions about reputation and honor, as losing face (丢脸) can have profound social consequences. False accusations can lead to severe repercussions in both personal and professional relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'woe' (sounds like 'wū') that comes from being wrongly accused. Picture a person standing in a courtroom, surrounded by whispers and pointing fingers, symbolizing the slander they are facing. The radical 讠 (speech) indicates that this character is related to words and communication, which is fitting for the concept of defamation.

Meanings of 诬

wū(wu1)
1to accuse falsely
2to slander, to defame; a false accusation
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About 诬

诬Simplified
誣Traditional
9Strokes
讠Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#65535Frequency Rank

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Quick Contrast

诬 (wū) vs 误 (wù) — use 诬 for false accusations, while 误 refers to mistakes or errors.

Usage Notes

When using 诬, be cautious about its formal context, as it is often found in legal discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 误 (wù), which means 'to mistake' or 'to misjudge.' Ensure you use the correct character to avoid miscommunication.

HSK Study Tips

Though 诬 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other words related to legal and social justice themes. Students should focus on understanding its usage in context to strengthen their vocabulary around accusations and defamation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 诬 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying '他是一个误人子弟的人' (Tā shì yīgè wù rén zǐ dì de rén) instead of '他是一个诬人子弟的人' (Tā shì yīgè wū rén zǐ dì de rén) can change the intended meaning. Remember that 误 relates to mistakes, not false accusations.

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Etymology of 诬

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

To start 讠 a witch-hunt 巫; 巫 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 诬

IDS Structure⿰讠巫
诬Full Character
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讠yan2
left
巫Wu1
right
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Parts

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How to say to accuse falsely in Chinese

“to accuse falsely” in Chinese is诬wū

The character 诬 (wū) refers to the act of falsely accusing someone or slandering their reputation. It is commonly used in legal and social contexts where someone is wrongfully blamed for a wrongdoing they did not commit, often leading to serious consequences for the accused.

When to use 诬

When using 诬, be cautious about its formal context, as it is often found in legal discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 误 (wù), which means 'to mistake' or 'to misjudge.' Ensure you use the correct character to avoid miscommunication.

诬 or something close to it

诬 (wū) vs 误 (wù) — use 诬 for false accusations, while 误 refers to mistakes or errors.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 诬 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying '他是一个误人子弟的人' (Tā shì yīgè wù rén zǐ dì de rén) instead of '他是一个诬人子弟的人' (Tā shì yīgè wū rén zǐ dì de rén) can change the intended meaning. Remember that 误 relates to mistakes, not false accusations.

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Grammar Patterns of 诬

诬 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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他是清白的,是受人____陷的。

He was innocent and the victim of a frame-up.

Example Sentences for 诬 (3)

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他是清白的,是受人诬陷的。

tā shì qīng bái de, , shì shòu rén wū xiàn。

He was innocent and the victim of a frame-up.
2
我得找出是谁企图诬陷我。

wǒ dé zhǎo chū shì shuí qǐ tú wū xiàn wǒ。

I need to find out who tried to frame me.
3
谁都知道他被诬告了.

shuí dū zhī dào tā bèi wū gào le.

Everybody knows he was wrongly accused.

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Word Family of 诬

Words Containing This Character9
诬陷wūxiànto entrap誣陷
诬蔑to slander誣衊
诬告to frame sb誣告
诬wūto accuse falsely誣
诬赖to accuse falsely誣賴
诬害to damage by calumny誣害
反诬to make a false countercharge反誣
辩诬to debate辯誣
冤诬frame-up冤誣
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Words with 诬

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Frequently Asked Questions about 诬

You can say '他被诬陷了' (Tā bèi wūxiàn le), meaning 'He was falsely accused.'

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