jyun1 wong2冤枉
Jyutpingjyun1 wong2
Yaleyūn wóng
Definition
To wrong, falsely accuse, or wrongly blame someone who is innocent.
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How it's used
Focuses on the emotional weight of being accused of something one never committed. It is frequently used in arguments to defend one's integrity against unfair claims. Unlike formal terms for slander, this word carries a strong sense of personal grievance and injustice.
Examples
I really didn't do it, please don't falsely accuse me!
Saying it like that is just wrongly blaming an innocent person.
Related words
Common phrases
to wrongly accuse an innocent person
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 誤會, which means a simple misunderstanding. Using 冤枉 implies a deliberate, malicious act of framing someone, whereas 誤會 implies an honest mistake or lack of information.
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