harsh words; hurtful remarks
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
harsh or hurtful words; remarks that are too heavy and make one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Often used in contexts of interpersonal relationships, referring to criticism or remarks that go too far and hurt feelings.
Tā他
liǎ俩
jié结
hūn婚
duō多
nián年
，
hù互
jìng敬
hù互
ài爱
，
lián连
jù句
zhòng重
huà话
dōu都
méi没
shuō说
guo过
。
They've been married for many years, treating each other with respect and love, and have never even spoken a single harsh word.
Fù父
mǔ母
shuō说
zhòng重
huà话
huì会
shāng伤
hài害
hái孩
zi子
de的
zì自
zūn尊
xīn心
。
When parents speak harsh words, it can hurt their children's self-esteem.
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Pī批
píng评
kě可
yǐ以
，
dàn但
bú不
yào要
shuō说
zhòng重
huà话
。
Criticism is fine, but don't use hurtful language.