呧 (dǐ) - To scold & to reprimand

呧Tone 3

dǐ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 口

橙丁

呧 · dǐ

To scold;

to reprimand;

to blame;

to censure.

To scoldto reprimandto blame

Usage highlights

To scold and reprimandTo blame and censureTo scold severelyTo reprimand directlyTo scold verballyTo blame angrily

Synonyms

  • 骂— to scold; to curse
  • 斥— to reprimand; to denounce
  • 责— to blame; to reproach

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise
  • 扬— to commend
  • 褒— to extol

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He scolded his younger brother (呧弟).
  • The teacher reprimanded the student (呧学生).
  • Do not blame others without reason (无端呧人).

Collocations

  • To scold and reprimand(呧责)
  • To blame and censure(呧斥)
  • To scold severely(严呧)
  • To reprimand directly(直呧)
  • To scold verbally(口呧)
  • To blame angrily(怒呧)

Idioms

  • To scold face to face(面呧)
  • To reprimand severely(厉声呧责)
  • To blame without mercy(毫不留情地呧斥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in classical Chinese texts and is rare in modern usage.
  • It carries a formal tone of verbal criticism or admonishment, often implying authority in the speaker.

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