mou4 gou3誣告诬告
Jyutpingmou4 gou3
Yalemòuh gou
Definition
To falsely accuse, frame, or make a false charge against someone.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong legal or formal weight, often appearing in news reports or serious discussions about injustice. While it describes a grave action, it is frequently used in passive constructions with 俾人 to emphasize the victim's innocence. It implies a deliberate and malicious intent to deceive authorities or the public.
Examples
He didn't do it at all, he was framed by someone.
How can you just falsely accuse someone of stealing?
Related words
Common phrases
to frame someone with malicious intent
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 冤枉, which is much more common in daily life for minor misunderstandings or being blamed for something small. Use 誣告 when the accusation is serious, formal, or involves legal consequences.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
