鞭笞 (biān chī) — (literary) to lash, to flog; (figurative) to castigate, to excoriate (in writing or speech)
Definition
Literary verb meaning 'to lash / flog' literally and 'to castigate' (in writing or speech) figuratively. Far more formal and written than everyday words for hitting, with a strong moral-judgment tone.
verb
(literary) to lashto flog(figurative) to castigateto excoriate (in writing or speech)
Examples
- 鞭笞。Zhè piān zá wén wú qíng de biān chī le shè huì de fǔ bài xiàn xiàng.This essay mercilessly castigates the corrupt phenomena in society.
- ，鞭笞。Zài gǔ dài, fàn rén cháng bèi biān chī shì zhòng.In ancient times, criminals were often flogged in public.
- 鞭笞。Zuò jiā yòng xī lì de bǐ chù biān chī rén xìng de ruò diǎn.The writer uses sharp strokes to excoriate the weaknesses of human nature.
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