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责备

zé bèi
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to blame
  2. 2. to criticize
  3. 3. condemnation
  4. 4. reproach

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“责备”通常用于指出别人的错误或不足,带有一定的严厉态度,但不能用于法律上的“谴责”如condemnation的正式场合,后者应用“谴责”。

Formality

“责备”偏书面和正式口语,在日常生活中更常用“怪”或“责怪”来表达类似意思。

Example Sentences

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他经常 责备 孩子,让孩子很害怕。
He often scolds the child, making the child very afraid.
责备 你。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 8865554)

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