诽谤

誹謗

fěibàng

verb HSK 7-9 #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。

Búyào 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