责备 (zé bèi) — to blame, to criticize, to reproach

Definition

责备 means 'to reproach or criticize someone (for a fault)'. Stronger than 指责 (which targets wrong actions), and more serious than 埋怨 (grumbling blame); use it for a direct, personal rebuke.

verb
to blameto criticizeto reproach

Beispiele

  • 责备
    Chū le wèn tí bú yào zhī huì zé bèi bié rén, yě yào fǎn xǐng zì jǐ.
    When problems arise, don't just blame others; you should also reflect on yourself.
  • 责备
    Jīng lǐ zài huì shàng gōng kāi zé bèi le nà ge bù mén.
    The manager publicly criticized that department at the meeting.
  • 责备
    Miàn duì zé bèi, tā shǐ zhōng bǎo chí chén mò.
    Faced with reproach, he remained silent throughout.

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