誈 (wū) - To scold, rebuke, or reprimand severely & to denounce or censure with harsh words.

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wū ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

誈 · wū

To scold, rebuke, or reprimand severely;

to denounce or censure with harsh words.

To scold, rebuke, or reprimand severelyto denounce or censure with harsh words.

Usage highlights

To scold and reprimandHarsh rebukeTo denounce angrilyWritten reprimandVerbal censureTo reprimand sternly

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher sternly rebuked the student (老师严厉地誈责学生).
  • He was denounced for his misconduct (他因行为不端而受到誈责).
  • The official issued a harsh reprimand (官员发出了严厉的誈令).

Collocations

  • To scold and reprimand(誈责)
  • Harsh rebuke(严誈)
  • To denounce angrily(怒誈)
  • Written reprimand(誈文)
  • Verbal censure(口誈)
  • To reprimand sternly(厉声誈责)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • It belongs to the category of words related to speech and verbal criticism.
  • The character reflects traditional values where verbal correction and reprimand were important in social hierarchy.

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