to remonstrate; to criticize frankly
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Meanings
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to remonstrate; to criticize frankly (to one's superior)
formalTypically refers to a subject or subordinate offering frank criticism and exhortation to a ruler or superior, with the intent to correct errors. It carries a formal, respectful connotation and is almost exclusively used in literary or historical contexts.
Tā他
gǎn敢
yú于
xiàng向
jūn君
zhǔ主
jiàn谏
zhèng诤
，
zhǐ指
chū出
zhèng政
cè策
bì弊
duān端
。
He dared to remonstrate with the monarch, pointing out the flaws in the policy.
Wèi魏
Zhēng徵
shì是
Táng唐
cháo朝
zhù著
míng名
de的
jiàn谏
zhèng诤
zhī之
chén臣
。
Wei Zheng was a famous remonstrating official of the Tang dynasty.
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Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
，
zhōng忠
chén臣
wǎng往
wǎng往
yīn因
jiàn谏
zhèng诤
ér而
huò获
zuì罪
。
Throughout history, loyal ministers often incurred punishment for remonstrating.
Tā他
jìn进
jiàn谏
zhèng诤
zhī之
yán言
，
yī一
xīn心
wèi为
guó国
。
He offered remonstrating words, wholly dedicated to the state.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
zhí直
yán言
bù不
huì讳
de的
jiàn谏
zhèng诤
jīng精
shén神
zhí值
dé得
jìng敬
pèi佩
。
This spirit of frank and forthright remonstration is admirable.