rebuke; reprimand; interrogate angrily
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to rebuke with a question; to reprimand and interrogate; to question angrily
formalUsed when someone in a position of authority or with strong emotion demands an explanation for a fault or mistake. Implies a harsh, confrontational tone.
Lǎo老
shī师
chì斥
wèn问
nà那
ge个
zuò作
bì弊
de的
xué学
shēng生
。
The teacher rebuked the student who cheated.
Tā他
yīn因
wèi为
chí迟
dào到
bèi被
jīng经
lǐ理
dà大
shēng声
chì斥
wèn问
。
He was loudly reprimanded by the manager for being late.
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Jì记
zhě者
zài在
huì会
shàng上
chì斥
wèn问
guān官
yuán员
，
yāo要
qiú求
tā他
gěi给
chū出
míng明
què确
de的
jiě解
shì释
。
The reporter angrily questioned the official at the meeting, demanding a clear explanation.