谴 (qiǎn) — (bound form) to denounce, to censure
Definition
谴 (qiǎn) is a bound form used almost exclusively in 谴责 ('to denounce, to condemn'). It never stands alone — always pair it with 责 to form the verb.
bound form
(bound form) to denounceto censure
Examples
- 。Wǒ men qiǎn zé zhè zhǒng xíng wéi.We condemn this kind of behavior.
- 。Tā yīn wèi shī zhí shòu dào le qiǎn zé.He was censured for dereliction of duty.
- 。Zhè zhǒng bú dào dé de xíng wéi zāo dào le gōng zhòng de qiǎn zé.This immoral behavior received public condemnation.
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