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“falsely accuse” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwū xiàn

Example

他被同事诬陷偷了钱。tā bèi tóng shì wū xiàn tōu le qián

His colleague falsely accused him of stealing money.

Illustration for 诬陷 (falsely accuse)

How to say “falsely accuse” in Chinese

“Falsely accuse” in Chinese is 诬陷 (wū xiàn).

Using invented facts to make another person appear guilty and damage that person's standing.

Full entry for 诬陷: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 诬陷

不要随便诬陷别人。bú yào suí biàn wū xiàn bié rén

Do not falsely accuse others carelessly.

Tips for using 诬陷

  • The verb often appears in passive sentences when the speaker centers the person who suffers the accusation, a useful pattern in workplace and news contexts.

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