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A2 noun 9 min de lecture

无辜

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Explication 无辜 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you can think of '无辜' (wúgū) simply as 'innocent' or 'not guilty.' It is a word you might use to say 'It wasn't me!' or 'He didn't do anything wrong.' Even though it is a more advanced word, you can learn it through simple sentences like '他是无辜的' (He is innocent). Think of it as the opposite of 'bad' or 'guilty' in a story. When you see a character in a movie who is being blamed for something they didn't do, that person is '无辜.' At this stage, focus on the basic structure: Subject + 是 + 无辜的. This is the easiest way to use it. You don't need to worry about complex legal terms yet. Just remember that '无' means 'no' or 'without,' and '辜' means 'crime.' So, 'no crime.' This simple breakdown will help you remember the meaning. You might also hear it in very simple contexts like when a child is blamed for breaking a toy but didn't do it. In that case, the child is 无辜. It's a useful word for expressing fairness and truth in very simple terms.

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At the A2 level, you are starting to build more complex sentences and understand social contexts. '无辜' (wúgū) becomes very useful when talking about people who are affected by events they didn't cause. You will often see it paired with '受害者' (shòuhàizhě), which means 'victim.' A '无辜受害者' is an innocent victim. This is a common phrase in news and stories. You should also start to notice how '无辜' is used to describe a person's look or expression. For example, '无辜的眼神' (innocent eyes/look). This is used when someone looks like they haven't done anything wrong, whether they actually did or not! At this level, you can use '无辜' to describe people in news stories or to explain why someone shouldn't be punished. You are also learning to distinguish it from '天真' (tiānzhēn), which means 'naive' or 'childlike.' Remember: '无辜' is about not having committed a crime or fault, while '天真' is about how much someone knows about the world. Practice saying '我相信他是无辜的' (I believe he is innocent) to express your opinion about a situation.

At the B1 level, you can use '无辜' (wúgū) in more formal discussions and writing. You should understand that it can function as both an adjective ('无辜的人') and a noun ('伤害无辜'). As a noun, it refers to 'the innocent' as a group. This is common in discussions about justice, law, and war. For instance, you might discuss the ethics of a situation by saying '我们不能伤害无辜' (We cannot harm the innocent). You will also encounter the phrase '无辜受累' (wúgū shòulěi), which means to be unfairly implicated or dragged into a situation because of someone else's actions. This is a very common social concept in Chinese culture, where people are often linked by their relationships. If your friend does something wrong and you get in trouble too, you are '无辜受累.' You should also be able to use '无辜' in the context of proving someone's innocence. Phrases like '证明无辜' (prove innocence) or '坚称无辜' (insist on innocence) are important for B1 learners who are starting to engage with more serious topics like law and social justice.

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At the B2 level, you should be comfortable with the nuances between '无辜' (wúgū) and its synonyms like '清白' (qīngbái) and '无罪' (wúzuì). You understand that '无罪' is a formal legal term, while '无辜' is broader and carries more emotional and moral weight. You can use '无辜' to analyze literature or news, discussing the tragedy of '无辜的牺牲' (innocent sacrifice). You will also recognize the word in more idiomatic or metaphorical contexts. For example, in a political discussion, you might talk about how '无辜的百姓' (innocent commoners) are the ones who suffer during a power struggle. Your ability to use '无辜' should extend to describing complex emotional states, such as '一脸无辜' (a face full of innocence), which can sometimes be used sarcastically to describe someone pretending to be blameless. You should also be able to use it in passive structures or with resultative complements, such as '他被无辜地卷入了这场风波' (He was innocently swept into this turmoil). At this level, you are expected to use the word with precision, reflecting an understanding of the moral and legal implications it carries in Chinese society.

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At the C1 level, you are exploring the philosophical and historical depths of '无辜' (wúgū). You can discuss the etymology of the character '辜' and how its meaning has evolved from ritual transgressions to modern legal guilt. You should be able to use the word in high-level academic or professional writing, such as legal briefs or sociological papers. You can analyze the concept of 'collective innocence' or the 'presumption of innocence' (虽有疑点，但应推定为无辜). You are also familiar with how '无辜' is used in classical literature and how it contrasts with '罪孽' (zuìniè - sin/guilt) in a religious or philosophical sense. You can use the word to discuss the nuances of human rights and the protection of the vulnerable in society. Your vocabulary should include advanced collocations like '滥杀无辜' (indiscriminate killing of the innocent) or '深表无辜' (to express profound innocence/blamelessness). You are also capable of using '无辜' in a nuanced way to describe psychological manipulation, where someone uses a '无辜' persona to gain an advantage. At this stage, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a conceptual tool for complex analysis.

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At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of '无辜' (wúgū) and can use it with total flexibility and cultural sensitivity. You can appreciate the subtle irony when the word is used in satirical writing to critique social hypocrisy. You are comfortable using it in the most formal orations, legal arguments, and poetic expressions. You can discuss the legal nuances between 'factual innocence' and 'legal innocence' (无辜 vs 无罪) in the context of the Chinese legal system and compare it with Western concepts. You are familiar with the use of '无辜' in various dialects or specialized registers, and you can pick up on the smallest shifts in tone when someone proclaims their innocence. You might use the word in a creative writing context to evoke a specific atmosphere of tragedy or purity. Your understanding of '无辜' is integrated into a deep knowledge of Chinese history, law, and morality, allowing you to use it as a powerful rhetorical device. Whether you are translating complex legal documents or engaging in a deep philosophical debate about the nature of guilt, '无辜' is a word you use with absolute precision and stylistic flair.

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无辜 en 30 secondes

无辜 means 'innocent' or 'blameless,' used to describe someone who did not commit a crime or a mistake.
It can be an adjective (innocent person) or a noun (the innocent), commonly found in news and legal contexts.
Key components are 无 (without) and 辜 (crime/guilt), literally meaning 'without guilt.'
It differs from 'naive' (天真); 无辜 is about guilt, while 天真 is about personality or experience.

The Chinese term 无辜 (wúgū) is a profound word that bridges the gap between legal status and moral purity. At its core, it translates to 'innocent' or 'blameless.' To understand this word, one must look at its components: 无 (wú) meaning 'without' or 'none,' and 辜 (gū), an ancient character representing 'crime,' 'fault,' or 'guilt.' Together, they describe a state where no transgression exists. In modern Mandarin, while it is frequently used as an adjective to describe a person who has not committed a crime, it also functions as a collective noun representing 'the innocent' or 'innocent people,' particularly in contexts of conflict or tragedy.

Legal Context: In a court of law, 无辜 signifies that a defendant is not guilty of the charges brought against them. It is the direct opposite of 有罪 (yǒuzuì - guilty).
Moral/Social Context: In daily life, it describes someone who is unfairly blamed or caught in a situation not of their making. For example, a child caught in a parental argument is considered 无辜.
Visual/Emotional Context: It can describe an expression—'无辜的眼神' (an innocent look)—often used to evoke sympathy or to describe someone acting as if they have done nothing wrong.

他是无辜的，他不应该受到惩罚。(He is innocent; he should not be punished.)

Historically, the character 辜 (gū) was associated with the idea of a 'transgression against the spirits' or a ritual mistake. Therefore, being 无辜 meant being in a state of grace or harmony with both the law of man and the heavens. Today, the word carries a heavy emotional weight. When we talk about '无辜受害者' (innocent victims), we are emphasizing the unfairness of their suffering. This word is not just a clinical legal term; it is a plea for justice and a recognition of human vulnerability.

战争中，最受苦的是那些无辜的百姓。(In war, the ones who suffer most are the innocent civilians.)

In literature and media, the 'innocent' character is often a trope used to highlight the cruelty of a villain or the flaws of a system. When a character is described as having a '无辜的表情' (innocent expression), it might imply they are genuinely confused by an accusation, or it could sarcastically suggest they are 'playing' innocent. The versatility of 无辜 allows it to function in high-stakes legal dramas and low-stakes interpersonal misunderstandings alike.

别用那种无辜的眼神看着我，我知道是你做的。(Don't look at me with those innocent eyes; I know it was you.)

Using 无辜 correctly requires understanding its grammatical flexibility as both an adjective and a noun. In Chinese, adjectives can often function as nouns without changing their form, and 无辜 is a prime example. Here, we will explore the common structures and patterns that will help you sound natural when using this word.

Structure 1: Subject + 是 + 无辜的: This is the most common way to declare someone's innocence. The '的' at the end makes it a predicative adjective. Example: '证据显示他是无辜的' (The evidence shows he is innocent).
Structure 2: 无辜的 + Noun: Used as an attributive adjective to describe a person or thing. Example: '无辜的孩子' (Innocent child) or '无辜的生命' (Innocent life).
Structure 3: Verb + 无辜 (as a noun): Used as the object of a verb, often meaning 'innocent people.' Example: '不要伤害无辜' (Don't hurt the innocent).

他被控有罪，但他坚称自己是无辜的。(He was accused of being guilty, but he insisted he was innocent.)

When emphasizing the degree of innocence or the tragedy of the situation, you can use adverbs. For instance, '完全无辜' (completely innocent) or '极其无辜' (extremely innocent). It is also frequently paired with '受害者' (victim) to form '无辜受害者,' a phrase common in news reports regarding accidents, crimes, or natural disasters.

法律的作用是保护无辜，惩罚罪犯。(The role of law is to protect the innocent and punish criminals.)

Another important usage is in the phrase '无辜受累' (wúgū shòulěi), which means to be implicated or dragged into a mess through no fault of one's own. For example, '因为他的错误，我也无辜受累了' (Because of his mistake, I was also innocently implicated). This highlights the social aspect of the word, where one's status is affected by others' actions.

在那场火灾中，有很多无辜的人丧生。(In that fire, many innocent people lost their lives.)

In the real world, 无辜 is a staple of news media, legal proceedings, and dramatic storytelling. Understanding its frequency in these domains will help you recognize its weight when you hear it. It is not a word used lightly; it usually signals a conflict between truth and accusation, or between power and vulnerability.

News & Media: Journalists use 无辜 to describe civilians in war zones or victims of crime. Phrases like '无辜平民' (innocent civilians) are standard in international reporting. It frames the victims as having no part in the conflict.
Legal Dramas (TV & Movies): In Chinese 'police and procedural' dramas, the struggle to prove someone is 无辜 is a central theme. You will hear lawyers shout '他是无辜的!' (He is innocent!) in high-tension courtroom scenes.
Interpersonal Conflicts: In arguments, one might say '我是无辜的，我什么都不知道' (I'm innocent, I don't know anything) to deflect blame or express genuine confusion about why they are being targeted.

新闻报道说，爆炸导致数名无辜路人受伤。(News reports say the explosion injured several innocent bystanders.)

Beyond these serious contexts, you might hear it in a more lighthearted or flirtatious way. Someone might make a '无辜的小脸' (innocent little face) to get out of trouble or to act cute (卖萌 - màiméng). In this sense, the word moves from the realm of justice to the realm of social performance. However, even in these cases, the word relies on the underlying meaning of 'being without fault.'

在法庭上，被告一直坚称自己是无辜的。(In court, the defendant kept insisting he was innocent.)

Finally, in literature, especially in historical novels, 无辜 is used to describe the tragic fate of those caught in the whims of emperors or the chaos of dynastic change. It serves as a reminder of the human cost of power struggles. Whether in a 2,000-year-old text or a modern Weibo post, 无辜 remains a powerful tool for expressing the moral status of an individual against external forces.

不要让无辜的人为你的错误买单。(Don't let innocent people pay for your mistakes.)

Learning 无辜 can be tricky because English uses 'innocent' in several ways that Chinese splits into different words. Avoiding these common pitfalls will make your Chinese much more precise and natural.

Mistake 1: Using 无辜 for 'Naivety': In English, you might say 'She is so innocent' to mean she doesn't know much about the world. In Chinese, use 天真 (tiānzhēn) or 单纯 (dānchún). If you use 无辜 here, it sounds like she was just acquitted of a crime.
Mistake 2: Confusing 无辜 with 清白 (qīngbái): While similar, 清白 focuses more on 'purity' or a 'clean record.' If someone's reputation is cleared, they are 清白. 无辜 is more about the specific act of not having committed a crime.
Mistake 3: Misusing the Noun Form: In English, you can say 'the innocence of childhood.' In Chinese, this isn't '童年的无辜' (which sounds like childhood was accused of a crime and found not guilty). Instead, use 童心 (tóngxīn) or 纯真 (chúnzhēn).

错误：他太无辜了，容易被骗。(Incorrect: He is too innocent, easily fooled.)
正确：他太天真了，容易被骗。(Correct: He is too naive, easily fooled.)

Another subtle error is the difference between 无辜 and 无罪 (wúzuì). 无罪 is a formal legal verdict. A judge declares someone 无罪. 无辜 is a broader state of being. You can be 无辜 even if the court hasn't declared you 无罪 yet. Conversely, someone might be found 无罪 on a technicality even if they aren't truly 无辜 in a moral sense.

法律不应该冤枉一个无辜的人。(The law should not wrongly accuse an innocent person.)

Finally, be careful with the word 冤枉 (yuānwang). This is a verb meaning 'to treat someone unjustly' or 'to accuse falsely.' While related to 无辜, they are used differently. You are 冤枉-ed because you are 无辜. You might say '你冤枉我了!' (You've wronged/falsely accused me!), but you wouldn't say '你无辜我了' (this is ungrammatical).

虽然他被判无罪，但公众仍然不相信他是无辜的。(Although he was found not guilty, the public still doesn't believe he is innocent.)

To master 无辜, you need to see where it sits in the constellation of related Chinese words. Each of these alternatives carries a slightly different nuance, register, or context. Choosing the right one will elevate your Chinese from basic to sophisticated.

无罪 (wúzuì): Strictly legal. It means 'not guilty' in a judicial sense. It doesn't imply moral purity, just that no crime was proven.
Example: '法官宣布他无罪。' (The judge declared him not guilty.)
清白 (qīngbái): Focuses on reputation and personal integrity. It literally means 'clear and white.' Use this when someone's character is at stake.
Example: '我要还自己一个清白。' (I want to clear my name.)
天真 (tiānzhēn): Naive or childlike. It refers to a lack of sophistication or experience, rather than a lack of guilt.
Example: '这孩子真天真。' (This child is really naive/innocent.)
冤枉 (yuānwang): Used when someone is falsely accused. It is often a verb or a noun representing the injustice itself.
Example: '别冤枉好人。' (Don't falsely accuse a good person.)

对比：
1. 他是无辜的 (He didn't do it).
2. 他很天真 (He is naive).
3. 他是清白的 (His record is clean).

In more formal or literary contexts, you might encounter 纯真 (chúnzhēn), which describes a pure and sincere heart, or 坦荡 (tǎndàng), which describes someone whose conscience is clear and who has nothing to hide. These words move away from the legal 'guilt vs. innocence' binary and into the realm of personal virtue.

那个无辜的年轻人被卷入了这场纷争。(That innocent young man was dragged into this dispute.)

Understanding these synonyms helps you navigate the emotional landscape of Chinese. While 'innocent' is a broad brush in English, Chinese offers these specific tools to describe whether someone is legally cleared, morally pure, or just caught in a bad situation. By choosing 无辜, you are specifically highlighting the lack of a crime or a fault.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The character '辜' (gū) originally depicted a person being punished or a transgression that required a sacrifice to clear.

Guide de prononciation

UK /wuː kuː/

US /wuː kuː/

Both syllables carry equal weight as they are both first tone (wú is 2nd tone, gū is 1st tone - Wait, correction: 无 is 2nd tone, 辜 is 1st tone).

Rime avec

孤独 (gūdú) 湖 (hú) 图 (tú) 书 (shū) 足 (zú) 读 (dú) 苦 (kǔ) - though tone differs 出 (chū)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'gu' like 'guy'. It should be 'goo'.
Using the wrong tone for 'wu' (should be rising 2nd tone).
Using the wrong tone for 'gu' (should be high 1st tone).
Mixing up 'wú' with 'wǔ' (5).
Confusing the 'g' sound with a 'k' sound.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Recognizing the characters is mid-level difficulty due to '辜'.

Écriture 4/5

Writing '辜' correctly requires practice with the '辛' and '古' components.

Expression orale 2/5

Pronunciation is relatively simple if tones are mastered.

Écoute 2/5

Commonly used in news and dramas, making it easy to pick up.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

无罪人是不

Apprends ensuite

清白冤枉受害者法庭证据

Avancé

滥杀无辜疑罪从无枉法申冤昭雪

Grammaire à connaître

Adjective + 的 as a Noun

伤害无辜 (Harm the innocent)

Resultative Complements

被无辜地卷入 (Be innocently involved)

Emphasis with 完全/极其

极其无辜 (Extremely innocent)

Contrastive structures

看起来无辜，其实有罪 (Looks innocent but is actually guilty)

Attributive '的'

无辜的受害者 (Innocent victim)

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Exemples par niveau

他是无辜的。

He is innocent.

Simple Subject + 是 + Adjective + 的 structure.

我没有做错，我是无辜的。

I did nothing wrong; I am innocent.

Using '无辜' to deny a fault.

别哭，你是无辜的。

Don't cry, you are innocent.

Giving comfort using '无辜'.

那个人是无辜的吗？

Is that person innocent?

Simple question form with '吗'.

我相信你是无辜的。

I believe you are innocent.

Verb '相信' followed by a clause.

他不可能是无辜的。

He can't be innocent.

Using '不可能' to express strong doubt.

谁是无辜的？

Who is innocent?

Question word '谁'.

你是无辜的，不用害怕。

You are innocent, no need to be afraid.

Connecting innocence with the lack of need for fear.

他是一个无辜的孩子。

He is an innocent child.

Attributive use: 无辜的 + Noun.

我们不应该伤害无辜的人。

We should not hurt innocent people.

Using '无辜的人' as the object of a verb.

他露出了无辜的笑容。

He showed an innocent smile.

Describing an expression with '无辜的'.

在那场事故中，有很多无辜的受害者。

In that accident, there were many innocent victims.

Common phrase '无辜受害者'.

他看起来很无辜，但其实他在撒谎。

He looks very innocent, but actually he is lying.

Contrast using '看起来...但其实...'.

警察发现他是无辜的。

The police found that he was innocent.

Verb '发现' with a result clause.

别用那种无辜的眼神看着我。

Don't look at me with those innocent eyes.

Describing eyes/gaze.

为了证明自己无辜，他找了很多证据。

In order to prove his innocence, he found a lot of evidence.

Purpose clause with '为了...证明...'.

法律的宗旨是保护无辜。

The purpose of the law is to protect the innocent.

Using '无辜' as a collective noun (the innocent).

他因为这件事无辜受累了。

He was innocently implicated because of this matter.

Common phrase '无辜受累' (to be unfairly dragged in).

在战争中，无辜平民总是最受苦的。

In war, innocent civilians always suffer the most.

Formal phrase '无辜平民'.

他被误解了，他是完全无辜的。

He was misunderstood; he is completely innocent.

Using '完全' to emphasize the degree of innocence.

我们要为那些无辜的人讨回公道。

We must seek justice for those innocent people.

Idiomatic phrase '讨回公道' (seek justice).

他那一脸无辜的样子真让人心疼。

That innocent look on his face really makes one's heart ache.

Using '一脸...的样子' to describe appearance.

证据不足以证明他是无辜的。

The evidence is not enough to prove he is innocent.

Using '不足以' to show insufficiency.

他不想让任何无辜的人受到伤害。

He doesn't want any innocent person to be harmed.

Using '任何' for emphasis.

虽然他被释放了，但他仍然觉得自己的清白没有被完全证明，他觉得自己依然是无辜受屈。

Although he was released, he still felt his name wasn't fully cleared; he felt he was still innocently wronged.

Combining '无辜' with '受屈' (suffering injustice).

在这场权力斗争中，很多无辜的小人物成了牺牲品。

In this power struggle, many innocent little people became scapegoats/sacrifices.

Metaphorical use of '牺牲品' (sacrifice/victim).

他用无辜的语气掩盖了自己的罪行。

He used an innocent tone to cover up his crimes.

Describing tone of voice ('语气').

在这个复杂的社会里，很难保持一颗无辜且单纯的心。

In this complex society, it is hard to maintain an innocent and simple heart.

Using '无辜' to describe an internal state of heart/mind.

法律体系必须确保不让一个无辜者入狱。

The legal system must ensure that not a single innocent person is imprisoned.

Using '无辜者' (innocent person/the innocent).

他被无辜地卷入了一场他完全不了解的阴谋。

He was innocently dragged into a conspiracy he knew nothing about.

Adverbial use: 无辜地 + Verb.

那些无辜的生命不应该就这样消失。

Those innocent lives should not just disappear like that.

Using '生命' to emphasize the tragedy.

他试图通过表演来表现出自己的无辜。

He tried to show his innocence through acting.

Using '表现出' to indicate a display of quality.

滥杀无辜是任何文明社会都无法容忍的暴行。

The indiscriminate killing of the innocent is an atrocity that no civilized society can tolerate.

Formal four-character phrase '滥杀无辜'.

在这篇小说中，作者通过描述一个无辜者的悲剧，批判了当时社会的腐败。

In this novel, the author critiques the corruption of the society of that time by describing the tragedy of an innocent person.

Literary analysis context.

他那副无辜的嘴脸，在真相大白之后显得格外讽刺。

That innocent face of his appeared exceptionally ironic after the truth came to light.

Using '嘴脸' (derogatory for 'face/look') for irony.

法律面前，疑罪从无，这是为了最大限度地保护无辜者。

Before the law, a doubtful case is handled as 'not guilty'; this is to protect the innocent to the maximum extent.

Legal principle '疑罪从无' (presumption of innocence).

她那无辜的眼神中透着一种不谙世事的纯真。

In her innocent eyes, there was a kind of purity that showed she was unacquainted with the ways of the world.

Advanced descriptive phrase '不谙世事'.

他深知自己是无辜的，因此面对指控时显得异常坦荡。

He knew deep down he was innocent, so he appeared unusually composed when facing the accusations.

Using '坦荡' (composed/open-hearted) as a result of innocence.

这种行为无异于将无辜的人推向深渊。

This behavior is no different from pushing innocent people into the abyss.

Metaphorical expression '推向深渊'.

即便是在最黑暗的时刻，他依然坚信无辜者终将获得清白。

Even in the darkest moments, he still firmly believed that the innocent would eventually be cleared.

Using '终将' (eventually will) for conviction.

这种体制性的不公，往往会导致无数无辜者沦为时代的祭品。

This systemic injustice often leads to countless innocent people becoming the sacrificial offerings of the era.

Sophisticated sociological vocabulary ('体制性', '沦为', '祭品').

他以一种近乎偏执的姿态，试图在废墟中寻找那份早已失落的无辜。

With a gesture bordering on paranoia, he tried to find that long-lost innocence among the ruins.

Abstract metaphorical use of '无辜'.

在这一法律辩论中，核心在于如何界定‘事实上的无辜’与‘程序上的无罪’。

In this legal debate, the core lies in how to define 'factual innocence' and 'procedural non-guilt'.

High-level legal distinction.

他那看似无辜的辩解，实则充满了逻辑陷阱和心理暗示。

His seemingly innocent defense was actually full of logical traps and psychological suggestions.

Analyzing deceptive speech.

作者笔下的这个角色，既是罪恶的见证者，也是被无辜卷入其中的受害者。

The character portrayed by the author is both a witness to evil and a victim who was innocently dragged into it.

Complex character analysis.

我们要反思的，不仅仅是犯罪本身，还有社会如何对待那些无辜受冤的人。

What we must reflect on is not just the crime itself, but also how society treats those who are innocently wronged.

Reflective social commentary.

他那份超脱的淡然，源于他对自身无辜的绝对确信。

His transcendental indifference stemmed from his absolute certainty of his own innocence.

Describing a philosophical state of mind.

在历史的洪流中，个人的无辜往往显得如此渺小且无力。

In the torrent of history, an individual's innocence often appears so small and powerless.

Philosophical observation on history and the individual.

Collocations courantes

无辜受害者

无辜平民

无辜的眼神

显得无辜

坚称无辜

证明无辜

无辜受累

伤害无辜

完全无辜

一脸无辜

Phrases Courantes

无辜者

— An innocent person or the innocent party.

法律保护无辜者。

死伤无辜

— Death and injury to innocent people.

战争导致大量死伤无辜。

无辜入狱

— To be imprisoned despite being innocent.

他被无辜入狱十年。

枉杀无辜

— To kill innocent people unjustly.

昏君经常枉杀无辜。

深感无辜

— To feel deeply innocent or unfairly treated.

他对此事深感无辜。

假装无辜

— To pretend to be innocent.

别在这儿假装无辜了。

极其无辜

— Extremely innocent.

这个小动物看起来极其无辜。

遭受无辜

— To suffer innocently (less common, usually '无辜受害').

他遭受了无辜的指责。

保持无辜

— To maintain one's innocence or pure state.

在乱世中保持无辜很难。

宣布无辜

— To declare someone innocent (usually '宣布无罪').

大家最终宣布他是无辜的。

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无辜 vs 天真

Refers to naivety or childlike personality, not legal innocence.

无辜 vs 无罪

A formal legal verdict, whereas 无辜 is a broader state of being blameless.

无辜 vs 单纯

Means simple or pure in thought; lacks the 'crime/guilt' connotation of 无辜.

Expressions idiomatiques

"滥杀无辜"

— To kill innocent people indiscriminately.

恐怖分子滥杀无辜。

Formal

"无妄之灾"

— Unmerited misfortune; a disaster that comes from nowhere to an innocent person.

他走在街上被打，真是无妄之灾。

Literary

"冤假错案"

— Cases involving injustice, false charges, or errors; often involving innocent people.

政府正在平反冤假错案。

Legal/Political

"白璧无瑕"

— A white jade without a flaw; used to describe a person with a perfectly clean character.

他的品德可谓白璧无瑕。

Literary

"冰清玉洁"

— Pure as ice and clean as jade; used for moral purity.

她有着冰清玉洁的名声。

Literary

"君子坦荡荡"

— A gentleman is always calm and open-hearted (because he is innocent).

没做亏心事，自然君子坦荡荡。

Classical

"明镜高悬"

— A bright mirror hanging high; refers to a just judge who can see the innocence of the people.

希望法官大人明镜高悬。

Historical

"负荆请罪"

— To carry thorny grass and ask for punishment (acknowledging one is NOT innocent).

我知道错了，特地来负荆请罪。

Historical

"洁身自好"

— To maintain one's own integrity and stay away from bad influences.

他在复杂的圈子里洁身自好。

Formal

"问心无愧"

— To have a clear conscience; to know one is innocent in one's heart.

只要问心无愧，随别人怎么说。

Common

Facile à confondre

无辜 vs 清白

Both mean 'innocent'.

清白 emphasizes reputation and purity of character; 无辜 emphasizes lack of guilt for a specific act.

他虽然无罪，但名声不再清白。

无辜 vs 冤枉

Both relate to being treated unfairly.

冤枉 is often a verb (to wrong someone) or refers to the act of injustice; 无辜 is the state of the person.

你冤枉了一个无辜的人。

无辜 vs 纯洁

Both mean 'pure/innocent'.

纯洁 is about being untainted (like snow or a soul); 无辜 is about not being guilty of a crime.

纯洁的心灵 vs 无辜的罪犯。

无辜 vs 没罪

Both mean 'not guilty'.

没罪 is colloquial; 无辜 is more formal and can be a noun.

我真的没罪！

无辜 vs 无心

Both imply no bad intent.

无心 means unintentional; 无辜 means not guilty. One can be '无心' but still have caused harm, whereas '无辜' usually implies no fault at all.

他是无心之过，但他是无辜的吗？

Structures de phrases

S + 是 + 无辜的

他是无辜的。

无辜的 + N

无辜的孩子。

V + 无辜 (noun)

不要伤害无辜。

无辜 + 受累

我无辜受累了。

一脸 + 无辜

他一脸无辜。

滥杀 + 无辜

滥杀无辜是暴行。

证明 + 某人 + 无辜

证据证明他无辜。

界定...无辜

界定事实上的无辜。

Famille de mots

Noms

无辜者 (innocent person)

无辜 (innocence - abstract)

Verbes

证明无辜 (to prove innocence)

Adjectifs

无辜的 (innocent)

Apparenté

犯罪 (crime)

受害者 (victim)

清白 (purity/clear name)

冤枉 (wronged)

法律 (law)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

High in news, legal, and dramatic contexts; medium in daily casual conversation.

Erreurs courantes

Using 无辜 for naivety. → Using 天真.
无辜 is about guilt/crime; 天真 is about personality.
Saying '你无辜我'. → 你冤枉我.
无辜 is an adjective; 冤枉 is the verb for 'to wrong someone'.
Confusing 无辜 with 无心. → Depends on context.
无心 means unintentional; you can be '无心' but still '有罪' (guilty of negligence).
Writing '辜' as '辛' + '口'. → 辛 + 古.
The bottom part is '古' (ancient), not just '口'.
Using 无辜 as a noun for inanimate things. → Use other words like 纯净.
As a noun, 无辜 almost always refers to people.

Astuces

Using '的'

Always use '的' when using 无辜 as a predicative adjective: '他是无辜的' (He is innocent).

Noun Form

When using it as a noun, it usually refers to a group of people, like 'the innocent'.

Reputation

In China, being '无辜' is tied to '面子' (face); proving innocence is vital for social standing.

Legal vs Moral

Use 无罪 for court verdicts and 无辜 for moral blamelessness.

Facial Expressions

'一脸无辜' is a great way to describe someone's look.

News Context

You will see '无辜平民' constantly in international news.

Not Naive

Never use 无辜 to mean a person is 'unsophisticated'; use 单纯 or 天真 instead.

Common Pairings

Learn '无辜受害者' as a single unit; it's extremely common.

Etymology

Remember '无' (no) + '辜' (crime) to never forget the meaning.

Register

Use '清白' when you want to sound more literary or focus on character purity.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Wu' as 'Woo!' (excitement for being free) and 'Gu' as 'Guilt'. So, 'Wu-Gu' is 'Woo! No Guilt!'

Association visuelle

Imagine a person standing behind bars with a bright white light shining on them, showing they don't belong there.

Word Web

无罪清白受害者平民法律证据冤枉天真

Défi

Try to use '无辜' in three different ways today: once for a person, once for a look/expression, and once for a victim.

Origine du mot

The word consists of '无' (wú, none/without) and '辜' (gū, crime/guilt). It appeared in ancient texts like the 'Book of Songs' (Shijing).

Sens originel : Originally referred to someone who had not committed a ritual or legal transgression.

Sino-Tibetan (Chinese)

Contexte culturel

Be careful when using this in sensitive political contexts, as it implies a moral judgment on who is a victim.

English speakers often use 'innocent' for children's naivety; Chinese uses '天真' for that and '无辜' for the lack of guilt.

窦娥冤 (The Injustice to Dou E) - a classic play about an innocent woman. Various modern legal dramas on CCTV. News reports on international conflicts often mention '无辜平民'.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Legal

证明无辜
坚称无辜
无罪释放
被诬告

News

无辜平民
无辜受害者
死伤无辜
滥杀无辜

Daily Life

我是无辜的
别装无辜
无辜的眼神
无辜受累

Literature

无辜的牺牲
寻找无辜
悲剧的无辜者
纯真无辜

Arguments

你冤枉我了
我真的无辜
与我无关
别怪错人

Amorces de conversation

"你觉得在那部电影里，那个主角是真的无辜吗？ (Do you think the protagonist in that movie was truly innocent?)"

"如果一个人被无辜冤枉了，他该怎么办？ (If a person is innocently wronged, what should they do?)"

"你有没有过无辜受累的经历？ (Have you ever had an experience of being innocently implicated?)"

"为什么新闻里总会提到‘无辜平民’？ (Why do news reports always mention 'innocent civilians'?)"

"你觉得‘无辜’和‘天真’有什么区别？ (What do you think is the difference between 'innocent' and 'naive'?)"

Sujets d'écriture

描述一次你觉得自己很无辜但却被别人误解的经历。 (Describe a time when you felt you were innocent but were misunderstood by others.)

讨论法律在保护无辜者方面的重要性。 (Discuss the importance of the law in protecting the innocent.)

写一个关于一个无辜的人如何证明自己清白的小故事。 (Write a short story about how an innocent person proves their innocence.)

你认为在这个世界上，真的有完全无辜的人吗？ (Do you think there are truly completely innocent people in this world?)

分析‘无辜的眼神’在社交互动中是如何起作用的。 (Analyze how an 'innocent look' works in social interactions.)

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Yes, it is very common to describe a child as '无辜的' when they are caught in adult problems or accidents. However, to describe a child's personality as 'innocent,' use '天真' (tiānzhēn).

无罪 is a legal term meaning 'not guilty' in court. 无辜 is a moral and general term meaning 'innocent' or 'blameless.' You can be 无辜 even if a court hasn't ruled yet.

It is primarily an adjective (innocent), but it can function as a noun meaning 'innocent people' (e.g., 伤害无辜 - harm the innocent).

The standard phrase is '无辜受害者' (wúgū shòulěizhě).

Yes, if an animal is harmed or blamed for something it didn't do, you can call it 无辜.

Yes, it means 'to act/pretend to be innocent' and is often used sarcastically.

It means to be unfairly implicated or dragged into a situation because of someone else's mistake.

No, that's a common mistake. Use '天真' for naive.

The direct opposite is '有罪' (yǒuzuì - guilty).

It has 12 strokes. Just remember it's '辛' (xin) over '古' (gu).

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