諌 (dǒng) - To remonstrate & to admonish

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諌 · dǒng

To remonstrate;

to admonish;

to criticize frankly (of a subordinate to a superior);

to exhort to correct behavior.

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Usage highlights

To remonstrateFrank criticismTo admonish the rulerRemonstrance and persuasionForceful remonstranceLoyal remonstrance

Synonyms

  • 谏— To remonstrate; to admonish (standard simplified form)
  • 诤— To criticize frankly; to admonish
  • 劝— To advise; to persuade

Antonyms

  • 谄— To flatter; to fawn
  • 媚— To curry favor; to be obsequious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The minister remonstrated with the emperor (大臣諌皇帝).
  • He offered frank criticism to his superior (向上司直諌).
  • Historical officials had a duty to remonstrate (历史官员有諌诤之责).

Collocations

  • To remonstrate(諌言)
  • Frank criticism(直諌)
  • To admonish the ruler(諌君)
  • Remonstrance and persuasion(諌劝)
  • Forceful remonstrance(强諌)
  • Loyal remonstrance(忠諌)

Idioms

  • To die after remonstrating(死諌)
  • To remonstrate repeatedly(三諌)
  • To admonish with tears(泣諌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In imperial China, remonstrance (諌) was a Confucian duty of ministers to correct the ruler's errors.
  • Historical texts like 'Zuo Zhuan' record many instances of officials risking their lives to remonstrate.
  • The character reflects the Confucian value of righteous criticism for the greater good.

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