criticize severely; reproach harshly
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to criticize severely; to reproach harshly; to blame excessively
formalDescribes criticism that is overly strict, demanding, or unfair. Often used in formal or written contexts to describe harsh judgment from superiors or society.
Duì对
hái孩
zi子
bù不
yīng应
kē苛
zé责
，
ér而
yīng应
duō多
gǔ鼓
lì励
。
We should not criticize children harshly, but encourage them more.
Tā他
duì对
xià下
shǔ属
de的
xiǎo小
shī失
wù误
guò过
yú于
kē苛
zé责
，
dǎ打
jī击
le了
tuán团
duì队
de的
shì士
qì气
。
He blamed his subordinates too harshly for small mistakes, which hurt the team's morale.
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Bú不
yào要
kē苛
zé责
zì自
jǐ己
，
rén人
fēi非
shèng圣
xián贤
，
shú孰
néng能
wú无
guò过
？
Don't be too hard on yourself. No one is perfect; everyone makes mistakes.
Lì历
shǐ史
rén人
wù物
de的
gōng功
guò过
yào要
kè客
guān观
píng评
jià价
，
bù不
yí宜
yòng用
jīn今
tiān天
de的
biāo标
zhǔn准
qù去
kē苛
zé责
。
The merits and faults of historical figures should be evaluated objectively; it's inappropriate to harshly judge them by today's standards.