謵 (xí) - To rebuke sharply & to scold

謵Tone 2

xí ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

謵 · xí

To rebuke sharply;

to scold;

to reproach;

to force someone to submit through intimidation.

To rebuke sharplyto scoldto reproach

Usage highlights

to rebuke severelyto force submissionto intimidate and pressureharsh scoldingto reproach angrily

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher severely rebuked the student (謵责学生).
  • He was forced to submit under pressure (被謵服).
  • The official used intimidation to make people comply (以謵迫人).

Collocations

  • to rebuke severely(謵责)
  • to force submission(謵服)
  • to intimidate and pressure(謵迫)
  • harsh scolding(謵骂)
  • to reproach angrily(謵斥)

Idioms

  • To rebuke and intimidate(謵责胁迫)
  • Forced submission through scolding(謵服于人)
  • Harsh words and severe reproach(严词謵责)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing authoritative reproach or forced submission.
  • It carries connotations of verbal coercion and intimidation rather than gentle correction.
  • In historical contexts, it might describe the manner of superiors toward subordinates or officials toward common people.

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