噼
criticize; batch; annotate
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesverb
to criticize; to comment on faults
neutralCommonly used in formal or educational contexts. Often paired with 评 (píng) as 批评.
The teacher criticized him for being late to class.
This kind of mistake should be severely criticized.
verb
to wholesale; to sell goods in large quantities
neutralUsed in commercial contexts. Often appears as 批发 (wholesale) versus 零售 (retail).
This store does both wholesale and retail.
We bought this batch of goods wholesale directly from the factory.
verb
to write comments or instructions on official documents
formalFormal usage in administrative or academic contexts. Examples include 批示 (written instructions) and 批阅 (to read and annotate).
This document requires the leader's written approval.
The teacher corrected our compositions.
measure word
batch; lot; group
neutralUsed for groups or batches of items, people, or animals. Cannot be used for abstract concepts alone.
A new batch of students has arrived.
The quality of this batch of goods is not very good.
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The zoo has brought in a new batch of penguins.
noun
cotton wadding; batting
archaicArchaic or regional usage. Commonly seen in 批把 (old form of 琵琶, pipa lute) or in textile contexts.
In ancient texts, 'pi' (批) was interchangeable with 'pi' (纰).