criticize; denounce; reprimand
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to criticize; to denounce; to reprimand
Often used in formal or written contexts to criticize faults, mistakes, or social ills. Can be followed by abstract nouns like 时弊 (current ills), 错误 (mistakes), or specific behaviors.
Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
dà大
dǎn胆
zhǐ指
chì斥
shí时
bì弊
。
This article boldly criticizes current social ills.
Tā他
yán严
lì厉
zhǐ指
chì斥
le了
zhè这
zhǒng种
bù不
fù负
zé责
rèn任
de的
xíng行
wéi为
。
He sternly denounced this irresponsible behavior.
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Dāng当
zhòng众
zhǐ指
chì斥
tā他
rén人
shì是
bù不
lǐ礼
mào貌
de的
。
It is impolite to publicly reprimand others.
Zhè这
wèi位
píng评
lùn论
jiā家
jīng经
cháng常
zhǐ指
chì斥
wén文
tán坛
de的
bù不
liáng良
fēng风
qì气
。
This critic often censures the unhealthy trends in literary circles.