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
Examples
- 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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