to cane; to take severe punishment; to criticize harshly
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to cane; to punish by flogging
Literal meaning, referring to a traditional physical punishment using a wooden board or paddle.
Gǔ古
dài代
，
fàn犯
cuò错
de的
yá衙
yì役
yǒu有
shí时
huì会
bèi被
dǎ打
bǎn板
zi子
。
In ancient times, erring yamen runners would sometimes be caned.
verb
to criticize or punish severely; to come down hard on
informalFigurative meaning, commonly used to describe harsh criticism, reprimands, or disciplinary action in various contexts (work, school, etc.).
Xiàng项
mù目
shī失
bài败
hòu后
，
jīng经
lǐ理
bèi被
zǒng总
bù部
hěn狠
hěn狠
dǎ打
le了
bǎn板
zi子
。
After the project failed, the manager was severely reprimanded by headquarters.
Tā他
shàng上
kè课
chí迟
dào到
，
bèi被
lǎo老
shī师
dǎ打
le了
yī一
dùn顿
bǎn板
zi子
。
He was late for class and got a harsh scolding from the teacher.
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Xīn新
guī规
chū出
tái台
，
wéi违
guī规
zhě者
jiāng将
bèi被
gōng公
kāi开
dǎ打
bǎn板
zi子
。
With the new regulations in place, violators will be publicly chastised.