mou4 mit6誣衊诬蔑

Jyutpingmou4 mit6

Yalemòuh miht

動詞

Definition

To slander or falsely accuse someone of a crime they did not commit.

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How it's used

While 誣衊 is the standard term for slander, it carries a formal or serious weight that makes it sound quite heavy in casual conversation. Most people prefer using the slang term 老屈 when talking to friends or family to describe being framed or falsely accused. Using 誣衊 often implies a more official or legal context, such as a formal complaint or a serious accusation in a professional setting.

Examples

keoi5佢gan1根bun2本mou5冇zou6做gwo3過，nei5你m4唔hou2好mou4誣mit6衊keoi5佢aa4呀。

He didn't do it at all, don't you dare slander him.

nei5你bang6憑me1咩mou4誣mit6衊ngo5我tau1偷je5嘢㗎？

On what grounds are you accusing me of stealing?

Common phrases

ok3惡ji3意mou4誣mit6衊

malicious slander

Common mistake

Learners often mistake 誣衊 for a general word for lying, but it specifically refers to damaging someone's reputation through false accusations. It is not used for simple white lies or everyday dishonesty.