嚉 (duō) - To scold, blame, or reprimand & to rebuke someone harshly.

嚉Tone 1

duō ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

嚉 · duō

To scold, blame, or reprimand;

to rebuke someone harshly.

To scold, blame, or reprimandto rebuke someone harshly.

Usage highlights

Scold harshlyReprimand sternlyRebuke someoneAngrily scoldSeverely blame

Synonyms

  • 骂— to scold, curse
  • 责— to blame, reproach
  • 斥— to reprimand, upbraid

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise, commend
  • 夸— to compliment, laud

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher scolded the student (老师嚉学生).
  • He was reprimanded for being late (他因迟到被嚉).
  • Parents sometimes scold their children (父母有时会嚉孩子).

Collocations

  • Scold harshly(嚉骂)
  • Reprimand sternly(嚉责)
  • Rebuke someone(嚉人)
  • Angrily scold(怒嚉)
  • Severely blame(严嚉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage and is primarily found in literary contexts.
  • It represents a strong form of verbal criticism or rebuke in Chinese culture.

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