批评 (pī píng) — to criticize

Definition

批评 means 'to criticize' — fairly neutral and general-purpose. It is everyday and softer than 谴责 (strongly denounce) and less ideological than 批判 (systematic / political critique).

verb
to criticize
Measure word · 次, 番

Examples

  • 批评
    Lǎo shī pī píng le wǒ.
    The teacher criticized me.
  • 批评
    Tā pī píng le wǒ de zuò fǎ.
    He criticized my approach.
  • 批评
    Tā pī píng le wǒ liǎng cì.
    He criticized me twice.

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