訶 (hē) - To scold, reprimand, or blame & also used in transliterations, particularly in Buddhist terminology.

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hē ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

訶 · hē

To scold, reprimand, or blame;

also used in transliterations, particularly in Buddhist terminology.

To scold, reprimand, or blamealso used in transliterations, particularly in Buddhist terminology.

Usage highlights

To scold and reprimandTo blame and censureBuddhist term 'Mahā'To interrogate and scoldTo curse and revileTo expose faults

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise, commend
  • 扬— to extol, laud

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher scolded the student (老师诃责学生).
  • This term appears in Buddhist scriptures (佛教经典中的诃字).
  • He received a stern reprimand (他受到了严厉的诃斥).

Collocations

  • To scold and reprimand(诃斥)
  • To blame and censure(诃责)
  • Buddhist term 'Mahā'(摩诃)
  • To interrogate and scold(诃问)
  • To curse and revile(诃骂)
  • To expose faults(诃短)

Idioms

  • Mahāprajñāpāramitā(摩诃般若波罗蜜多)
  • Mahāyāna Buddhism(摩诃衍那)
  • Mahākāśyapa(摩诃迦叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently used in Buddhist texts for transliterating Sanskrit terms, especially 'mahā' meaning 'great'.
  • In classical Chinese, carries a formal tone of censure or reprimanding.
  • Less common in modern vernacular, primarily preserved in religious and classical contexts.

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