训诫 (xùn jiè) — to reprimand, to admonish (formally)
Definition
训诫 is a formal verb meaning to officially reprimand or admonish, often from a superior or authority figure. It is more serious and written than everyday words for scolding, and takes a direct object (the person being reprimanded).
verb
to reprimandto admonish (formally)
Examples
- 训诫。Tā zài huì shàng shòu dào le lǐng dǎo de yán lì xùn jiè.He received a severe reprimand from the leader at the meeting.
- 训诫。Fù qīn duì ér zi de xíng wéi jìn xíng le xùn jiè.The father admonished his son for his behavior.
- 训诫。Fǎ guān duì bèi gào jìn xíng le kǒu tóu xùn jiè.The judge gave the defendant a verbal reprimand.
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