谴 (qiǎn) - To censure & to reprimand

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qiǎn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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谴 · qiǎn

To censure;

to reprimand;

to blame;

to denounce;

to reproach;

official rebuke or condemnation.

To censureto reprimandto blame

Usage highlights

To condemnTo denounceTo reprimandTo censureOfficial condemnationStrong condemnation

Synonyms

  • 责— to blame; to reproach
  • 斥— to reprimand; to scold
  • 咎— to blame; to fault

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government issued a condemnation (谴责) of the act.
  • He received a severe reprimand (谴责) from his superior.
  • The official was censured (被谴责) for misconduct.
  • Public denunciation (公开谴责) followed the scandal.

Collocations

  • To condemn(谴责)
  • To denounce(谴责)
  • To reprimand(谴责)
  • To censure(谴责)
  • Official condemnation(官方谴责)
  • Strong condemnation(强烈谴责)

Idioms

  • To denounce in strong terms(严词谴责)
  • To condemn unanimously(一致谴责)
  • To face public censure(面对谴责)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese bureaucracy, 谴 referred to official reprimands or demotions issued by superiors.
  • The character carries strong moral and ethical connotations, often used in contexts of social or political criticism.
  • In contemporary usage, it frequently appears in diplomatic language and official statements of condemnation.

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