scold harshly; reprimand
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to scold harshly; to reprimand; to upbraid
Implies strong disapproval and harsh language; more severe than 批评 (criticize).
Fù父
qin亲
zé责
mà骂
le了
tā他
yī一
dùn顿
。
His father gave him a harsh scolding.
Lǎo老
shī师
yán严
lì厉
de地
zé责
mà骂
le了
chí迟
dào到
de的
xué学
sheng生
。
The teacher severely reprimanded the students who were late.
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Bù不
yào要
yīn因
wèi为
yī一
diǎn点
xiǎo小
cuò错
jiù就
zé责
mà骂
hái孩
zi子
。
Don't scold children over every little mistake.
Tā他
yīn因
gōng工
zuò作
shī失
wù误
bèi被
jīng经
lǐ理
dāng当
zhòng众
zé责
mà骂
。
He was publicly reprimanded by the manager for his work error.