謮 (zé) - To blame, reproach, or criticize & to scold or reprimand.

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zé ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

謮 · zé

To blame, reproach, or criticize;

to scold or reprimand.

To blame, reproach, or criticizeto scold or reprimand.

Usage highlights

To blame and reproachTo scold and reprimandTo criticize faultsTo reproach mistakesTo blame angrilyTo reprimand severely

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He reproached his friend for being late (謮朋友迟到).
  • The teacher scolded the student (老师謮学生).
  • She blamed him for the mistake (謮他犯错).
  • They criticized his careless behavior (謮他粗心行为).

Collocations

  • To blame and reproach(謮责)
  • To scold and reprimand(謮骂)
  • To criticize faults(謮过)
  • To reproach mistakes(謮错)
  • To blame angrily(怒謮)
  • To reprimand severely(严謮)

Idioms

  • Face reproach and bear criticism(面謮腹诽)
  • Openly criticize and secretly oppose(明謮暗抗)
  • Accept blame without complaint(甘受謮责)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts related to moral criticism and correction of behavior.
  • In traditional Confucian culture, proper reproof was considered a duty among friends and officials.
  • The character carries connotations of formal criticism rather than casual scolding.

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