痛斥 (tòng chì) — to denounce, to criticize harshly
Definition
痛斥 is a strong, written-register verb meaning 'to denounce harshly' — more forceful and formal than the everyday 批评, emphasizing bitter, indignant criticism. Common in journalism and official statements.
verb
to denounceto criticize harshly
Examples
- 痛斥。Tā zài huì yì shàng tòng chì le zhè zhǒng bú dào dé de xíng wéi.He denounced this immoral behavior at the meeting.
- 痛斥。Jì zhě zài wén zhāng zhōng tòng chì le zhèng fǔ de fǔ bài xiàn xiàng.The journalist harshly criticized the government's corruption in the article.
- 痛斥。Tā tòng chì le nà xiē bú fù zé rèn de yáo yán.She denounced those irresponsible rumors.
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