maan6 maa6謾罵谩骂
Jyutpingmaan6 maa6
Yalemaahn mah
Definition
To hurl verbal abuse, insult, or engage in mudslinging.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and serious tone, often used in news reports or commentary to describe aggressive, uncivilized verbal attacks. It implies a lack of logic or substance, focusing purely on the act of insulting or degrading someone. While it is a standard word, it is rarely used in casual, friendly conversation because it sounds quite heavy and academic.
Examples
They are hurling abuses at each other online, it is so pointless.
Why do you have to hurl abuses at others?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for scolding like 鬧, but 謾罵 specifically implies a malicious, repetitive, or public barrage of insults rather than a simple reprimand.
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