詈 (lì) - To scold, revile, or verbally abuse & to use harsh language against someone.

詈Tone 4

lì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

詈 · lì

To scold, revile, or verbally abuse;

to use harsh language against someone.

To scold, revile, or verbally abuseto use harsh language against someone.

Usage highlights

To scold and curseTo revile and reprimandTo curse atInsults and cursesMutual cursingTo curse heaven and earth

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise
  • 誉— to commend, praise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was scolded by his teacher (被老师詈骂).
  • The angry customer began to revile the staff (詈责).
  • In ancient texts, characters often curse each other (互相詈詈).

Collocations

  • To scold and curse(詈骂)
  • To revile and reprimand(詈责)
  • To curse at(詈詈)
  • Insults and curses(詈言)
  • Mutual cursing(交詈)
  • To curse heaven and earth(詈天咒地)

Idioms

  • To curse and revile without restraint(肆言詈辱)
  • To curse heaven and blame earth(怨天詈地)
  • To curse someone to their face(面詈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature, often depicting intense verbal conflict.
  • In traditional culture, excessive cursing was considered a breach of propriety and moral conduct.
  • The character structure includes '网' (net) and '言' (speech), suggesting speech that ensnares or traps.

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