苛责 (kē zé) — to criticize severely, to excoriate
Definition
苛责 (kē zé) means to criticize someone harshly and excessively — stronger and more literary than everyday 批评. It implies nitpicking beyond what is fair or necessary.
verb
to criticize severelyto excoriate
Examples
- 苛责，。Tā duì yuán gōng cóng bù kē zé, zǒng shì nài xīn zhǐ dǎo.He never criticizes his employees severely; he always guides them patiently.
- 苛责，。Lǎo shī méi yǒu kē zé tā, ér shì gǔ lì tā jì xù nǔ lì.The teacher didn't criticize him harshly; instead, she encouraged him to keep trying.
- ，苛责。Miàn duì shī bài, bú yào guò dù kē zé zì jǐ.When facing failure, don't criticize yourself too harshly.
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