Explanation at your level:
If you are told you did something bad, but you did not do it, you are 冤枉. It is like being in trouble for no reason. You feel sad because you want people to know the truth.
When someone says you broke a toy, but you were at school, you are 冤枉. It means someone thinks you are guilty, but you are actually innocent. It is a very important word to use when you want to defend yourself.
Using 冤枉 helps you express that a situation is unfair. It is common to use it when someone makes a mistake in judging your actions. It implies that the person accusing you has made a significant error in their perception of the facts.
This word is essential for discussing justice and interpersonal conflict. It carries a heavy emotional weight, suggesting that the person being wronged is suffering from a lack of truth. It is often used in debates or when clearing up misunderstandings in a professional setting.
In advanced contexts, 冤枉 can describe systemic failures or institutional bias. It implies that the truth has been deliberately or carelessly distorted. It is a nuanced term that differentiates between a simple mistake and a profound act of injustice.
At a mastery level, 冤枉 bridges the gap between individual grievance and societal ethics. It is used in literature to describe the tragic state of characters who are caught in the gears of a flawed system. It reflects the philosophical struggle between subjective perception and objective reality.
30초 단어
- Means to treat someone unfairly by false accusation.
- Commonly used with '被' in passive voice.
- Reflects a deep sense of injustice.
- Essential for discussing fairness and truth.
When you say someone has been 冤枉 (yuān wǎng), you are describing a situation where they are being treated unfairly. Imagine being accused of breaking a vase when you were in another room the whole time; that feeling of frustration is exactly what this word captures.
It is a powerful verb that highlights injustice. Whether it happens in a school setting or a professional environment, being wronged in this way often leaves a lasting emotional impact on the person involved.
The character 冤 (yuān) originally depicted a rabbit trapped under a cover, symbolizing being stuck or unable to escape. The character 枉 (wǎng) means to bend or distort, often used in the context of twisting the truth or bending the law.
Together, they represent a situation where the truth has been bent, trapping an innocent person. Historically, this term was deeply tied to the imperial justice system, where commoners often felt they were wronged by corrupt officials who ignored the facts.
You use this word whenever there is a false accusation. It is common to say "我被冤枉了" (I was wronged). It is a versatile word used in both casual daily life and more serious, formal discussions about fairness.
Common collocations include 被冤枉 (to be wronged) or 冤枉好人 (to wrong a good person). It is a high-frequency word because, unfortunately, misunderstandings are a part of human interaction.
1. 沉冤得雪: To have one's innocence finally proven after being wrongly accused. 2. 冤枉钱: Money spent uselessly or unfairly. 3. 不白之冤: An unredressed grievance or false charge. 4. 冤家路窄: Enemies meet on a narrow road (often used when you run into someone you dislike). 5. 含冤莫白: To suffer a wrong that cannot be explained or cleared.
As a verb, 冤枉 is often used in the passive voice with 被 (bèi). For example, "他被冤枉了" (He was wronged). It can also function as an adjective describing a situation, such as "这是一个冤枉的决定" (This is an unjust decision).
Pronunciation: The first syllable yuān is a high-level tone, while wǎng is a falling-rising tone. It rhymes with words like dāng or shāng in terms of the nasal ending.
Fun Fact
The character '冤' literally shows a rabbit under a roof.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'ywen-wahng'
Similar to UK
Common Errors
- Tone mistakes
- Vowel elongation
- Nasal ending dropping
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
고급
Grammar to Know
Passive voice with 被
我被冤枉了
Verb-Object structure
冤枉好人
Aspect marker 了
冤枉了
Examples by Level
我没有做，我被冤枉了。
I did not do it, I was wronged.
Passive voice with 被.
别冤枉他，他不是故意的。
我是被冤枉的！
这太冤枉了。
你冤枉了好人。
他冤枉我偷东西。
不要冤枉别人。
我不想被冤枉。
这件事让我感到很冤枉。
他因为被冤枉而感到愤怒。
经过调查，他终于洗清了冤枉。
你凭什么冤枉我？
这完全是一场冤枉。
他总是冤枉别人。
不要在没有证据的情况下冤枉人。
我被冤枉的经历很难过。
这真是一件冤枉的事。
他含冤莫白，直到多年后才真相大白。
在法庭上，他坚称自己被冤枉了。
这种冤枉人的行为是不可接受的。
她被冤枉的消息传遍了全校。
他试图解释，但没人相信他被冤枉了。
冤枉好人会让你失去朋友。
这起案件中，他确实是被冤枉的。
媒体的报道冤枉了他。
他被冤枉的经历成为了著名的社会案件。
这种制度性的冤枉令人深思。
他拒绝接受这种不公正的冤枉。
历史往往会冤枉那些走在时代前列的人。
通过这一举动，他洗清了自己身上的冤枉。
这种冤枉的指控对他造成了极大的名誉损失。
他不仅被冤枉，还失去了工作。
我们必须防止此类冤枉再次发生。
他的一生都在与这种沉重的冤枉作斗争。
这种深层的冤枉感让他变得沉默寡言。
法律的严谨性旨在消除任何形式的冤枉。
他被冤枉的悲剧揭示了权力的腐败。
在那个动荡的年代，冤枉是常有的事。
他以极大的毅力为自己洗去了冤枉。
冤枉的阴影笼罩了他的整个职业生涯。
社会应当对被冤枉者给予应有的补偿。
자주 쓰는 조합
Idioms & Expressions
"沉冤得雪"
Innocence proven
他终于沉冤得雪。
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Easily Confused
Both imply error
误会 is a misunderstanding, 冤枉 is an accusation
这是误会 (misunderstanding) vs 我被冤枉了 (wronged).
Both involve false charges
诬陷 is a deliberate plot
He framed me.
Both involve blame
错怪 is a mistake in judgment
I blamed you wrongly.
Both involve negative feelings
委屈 is the feeling of being wronged
I feel aggrieved.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 被 + 冤枉
他被冤枉了。
冤枉 + [Person]
别冤枉好人。
感到 + 冤枉
我感到很冤枉。
因为 + [Reason] + 被 + 冤枉
他因为偷窃被冤枉了。
这是 + 一种 + 冤枉
这是对他人的一种冤枉。
어휘 가족
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
관련
How to Use It
8/10
Formality Scale
자주 하는 실수
It is not a noun like 'a wrong'.
Tips
Memory Palace
Picture a rabbit in a courtroom.
Native Usage
Use it when you feel unfairly treated.
Cultural Insight
Justice is a major theme in Chinese history.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use '被' for passive.
Say It Right
Focus on the high tone of yuan.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't confuse it with 'wrong' as an adjective.
Did You Know?
The character has a rabbit in it!
Study Smart
Use flashcards with the '被' structure.
Context
Use it for serious accusations.
Pattern
Subject + 被 + 冤枉.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Rabbit (冤) trapped under a bent (枉) law.
Visual Association
A rabbit in a cage looking sad.
Word Web
챌린지
Write a sentence about a time you felt wronged.
어원
Chinese
Original meaning: Trapped rabbit and distorted truth
문화적 맥락
High sensitivity regarding false accusations.
Concept is similar to 'to be framed' or 'to be wrongly accused'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At school
- 我没作弊，我被冤枉了
- 老师冤枉我了
- 这太不公平了
At work
- 我被冤枉挪用公款
- 这是对我的冤枉
- 我需要证明清白
In daily life
- 别冤枉我
- 我真的没有
- 这真是冤枉
In legal situations
- 他被冤枉入狱
- 洗清冤枉
- 冤枉的指控
Conversation Starters
"Have you ever been wrongly accused?"
"How do you react when you are wronged?"
"What would you do if a friend was wronged?"
"Is it easy to prove innocence?"
"Why do people wrong others?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you were wronged.
How did you clear your name?
Write about the feeling of injustice.
What does 'fairness' mean to you?
자주 묻는 질문
8 질문No, it is used for daily misunderstandings too.
Yes, '我被冤枉了' is very common.
Yes, it carries a sense of emotional pain.
Usually used as a verb or adjective.
我被冤枉了.
It fits in both formal and informal contexts.
Yes, '冤枉钱' means wasted money.
Yes, very common in spoken Chinese.
셀프 테스트
我没有偷东西，我被___了。
冤枉 fits the context of being accused wrongly.
What does 冤枉 mean?
It means to accuse wrongly.
冤枉 means to reward someone.
It means the opposite.
Word
뜻
Direct translation.
Subject + passive marker + verb + aspect marker.
점수: /5
Summary
To be 冤枉 is to be unfairly accused of something you did not do, a situation that demands truth and justice.
- Means to treat someone unfairly by false accusation.
- Commonly used with '被' in passive voice.
- Reflects a deep sense of injustice.
- Essential for discussing fairness and truth.
Memory Palace
Picture a rabbit in a courtroom.
Native Usage
Use it when you feel unfairly treated.
Cultural Insight
Justice is a major theme in Chinese history.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use '被' for passive.
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emotions 관련 단어
有点
A1A little; somewhat; rather.
可恶
A2Hateful; detestable; abominable.
心不在焉
A2Absent-minded; preoccupied.
接受地
A2Acceptingly; receptively.
成就感
B1Sense of achievement; fulfillment.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1To be addicted to something.
沉迷
A2To be addicted to; to be engrossed in.
敬佩
B1Admiration; respect; reverence.
佩服
B1To admire; to respect.
