frankly admonish; remonstrate
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to admonish frankly; to remonstrate; to point out someone's faults straightforwardly and urge correction
literaryLiterary and formal register. Typically used in historical or formal contexts describing the act of advising superiors (especially rulers) to correct their mistakes. Connotes moral courage and straightforwardness.
Gǔ古
dài代
zhōng忠
chén臣
gǎn敢
yú于
zhèng诤
jiàn谏
，
jí即
shǐ使
chù触
nù怒
lóng龙
yán颜
yě也
zài在
suǒ所
bù不
xī惜
。
In ancient times, loyal ministers dared to remonstrate frankly, even if it meant angering the emperor.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zhèng正
zhí直
，
jiàn见
dào到
bù不
gōng公
zhī之
shì事
zǒng总
huì会
zhí直
yán言
zhèng诤
jiàn谏
。
He is an upright person who always speaks out frankly to admonish when he sees injustice.
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Zhèng诤
jiàn谏
zhī之
dào道
，
zài在
yú于
zhēn真
chéng诚
ér而
fēi非
mào冒
fàn犯
。
The way of frank admonition lies in sincerity rather than offense.