(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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