诽谤

誹謗

fěibàng

verb HSK 7 #8,972

Meanings

1 to slander
2 to defame
3 to libel

Characters

to defame; to vilify

Examples

他因诽谤罪被起诉。

Tā yīn fěibàng zuì bèi qǐsù.

He was sued for defamation.

不要在背后诽谤别人。

Bú yào zài bèihòu fěibàng biérén.

Don't slander others behind their backs.

Tips

usage

诽谤 is a formal/legal term. In law, 诽谤罪 is the crime of defamation. For everyday gossip, 说坏话 or 造谣 are more common.

Stroke Order

诽 fěi

谤 bàng