譴 (qiǎn) - To reprimand & to censure

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qiǎn ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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譴 · qiǎn

To reprimand;

to censure;

to condemn;

to denounce;

to blame;

to reproach.

To reprimandto censureto condemn

Usage highlights

To condemnTo reprimandTo denounceSevere condemnationStrongly condemnReceive condemnation

Synonyms

  • 责— to blame; to reproach
  • 斥— to reprimand; to scold
  • 批— to criticize

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The official was reprimanded for misconduct (受到谴责).
  • The international community condemned the act of aggression (谴责侵略行为).
  • He faced severe censure from his superiors (遭到上司的严厉谴责).
  • Public opinion strongly denounced the policy (舆论强烈谴责这项政策).

Collocations

  • To condemn(谴责)
  • To reprimand(谴责)
  • To denounce(谴责)
  • Severe condemnation(严厉谴责)
  • Strongly condemn(强烈谴责)
  • Receive condemnation(受到谴责)

Idioms

  • To denounce in no uncertain terms(口诛笔伐，严加谴责)
  • To face unanimous condemnation(众口一词，同声谴责)
  • To be subjected to public censure(千夫所指，无病而死)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese bureaucratic culture, 谴 was used in official contexts for disciplinary actions against officials.
  • The character carries strong moral and ethical connotations, often used in contexts of social justice and public morality.
  • In modern usage, it frequently appears in diplomatic language and official statements of condemnation.

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