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指责

zhǐ zé
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

  1. 1. to criticize
  2. 2. to find fault with
  3. 3. to denounce

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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表扬
biǎo yáng

to praise

Related words

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责怪
zé guài

to blame

责备过错

Usage notes

Collocations

指责 is often used with 受到 (receive criticism) or 对…加以指责 (level criticism at).

Common mistakes

不要将'指责'与'责备'混淆：'指责'侧重于指出错误并批评，常带公开性；'责备'多用于对具体过错的责问，不一定公开。

Example Sentences

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她 指责 他太自私。
She criticized him for being too selfish.

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Words Containing 指责

公开指责
gōng kāi zhǐ zé

to denounce

横加指责
héng jiā zhǐ zé

to blame unscrupulously

Child Words of 指责

指
zhǐ

finger

责
zé

duty