谇 (suì) - To scold, reproach, or blame & to speak harshly to someone.
谇 · suì
To scold, reproach, or blame;
to speak harshly to someone.
To scold, reproach, or blameto speak harshly to someone.
Usage highlights
To scold and reprimandHarsh reproachTo receive blameMutual reproachTo scold face to face
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He was scolded by his superior (被上司谇).
- She reproached him for his negligence (谇他疏忽).
- The teacher blamed the student for being late (谇学生迟到).
Collocations
- To scold and reprimand(谇骂)
- Harsh reproach(厉谇)
- To receive blame(受谇)
- Mutual reproach(交谇)
- To scold face to face(面谇)
Idioms
- To scold the streets and curse the alleys(谇街骂巷)
- Harsh words and rough language(谇语恶言)
- To scold heaven and blame earth(谇天咒地)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character carries a strong negative connotation associated with conflict and disapproval.
- In classical literature, it often appears in contexts of admonishment or verbal conflict.
- Usage in modern Chinese is relatively rare and mostly found in formal or literary contexts.