誶 (suì) - To scold, reproach, or revile & to speak harshly or abusively

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suì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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誶 · suì

To scold, reproach, or revile;

to speak harshly or abusively;

to quarrel verbally.

To scold, reproach, or revileto speak harshly or abusivelyto quarrel verbally.

Usage highlights

To scold and revileQuarrelsome wordsMutual scoldingTo reprimandHarsh scoldingTo insult verbally

Synonyms

  • 罵— to scold, curse
  • 責— to blame, reproach
  • 斥— to reprimand, denounce

Antonyms

  • 讚— to praise, commend
  • 揚— to extol, laud

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He scolded his subordinate harshly (誶罵).
  • They quarreled over trivial matters (誶語).
  • The neighbors had a loud verbal altercation (鄰里相誶).
  • She was reprimanded for her mistake (受到誶責).

Collocations

  • To scold and revile(誶罵)
  • Quarrelsome words(誶語)
  • Mutual scolding(相誶)
  • To reprimand(誶責)
  • Harsh scolding(誶詈)
  • To insult verbally(誶辱)

Idioms

  • Quarrel noisily(誶誶喧喧)
  • To scold and insult(誶詈侮辱)
  • Face scolding and endure insults(面誶腹誹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing verbal conflicts and reprimands.
  • In traditional Confucian society, excessive scolding or quarreling was considered improper behavior.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but preserved in literary contexts.

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