责备

zé bèi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

批评、指责他人的过错或不足。

To criticize or blame someone for their mistakes or shortcomings.

常用于表示对他人不当行为的批评或追究责任，语气较严厉，带有负面评价。

Often used to express criticism or accountability for improper behavior, with a stern tone and negative evaluation.

1 他因为迟到被老板责备了。 (He was blamed by the boss for being late.)
2 父母不应过分责备孩子的错误。 (Parents should not excessively blame their children for mistakes.)
3 她责备自己没能及时帮助朋友。 (She blamed herself for not being able to help her friend in time.)
4 老师责备学生没有完成作业。 (The teacher scolded the student for not finishing homework.)
5 面对责备，他选择了沉默。 (Faced with blame, he chose to remain silent.)

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