恶语 (è yǔ) — vicious slander; abusive language
Definition
A literary/formal term for harsh, hurtful words meant to attack someone. Stronger than everyday terms like 脏话 (vulgar language) — 恶语 emphasizes words deliberately intended to wound.
noun
vicious slanderabusive language
Examples
- 恶语，。Tā zǒng shuō è yǔ, hěn shāng rén xīn.He always says abusive words, very hurtful.
- 恶语，。è yǔ Shāng rén, hòu guǒ hěn yán zhòng.Vicious words hurt people; the consequences are serious.
- 恶语。Wǒ men yīng gāi bì miǎn shǐ yòng è yǔ.We should avoid using abusive language.
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