【xùn chì】

  1. to reprimand
  2. to rebuke
  3. to berate
  4. stern criticism
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to reprimand
    2. This meaning is used when someone is being corrected or chastised for their behavior, typically in a formal or authoritative context.
    The teacher reprimanded the students for not paying attention.
    The manager reprimanded the employees for being late.
  2. to rebuke
    3. This meaning indicates a strong expression of disapproval, often in a more personal or emotional manner.
    She issued a stern rebuke for his rude behavior.
    The parents rebuked their children for causing a scene in public.
  3. to berate
    4. This meaning implies a loud and angry criticism, often in a way that can be humiliating or demeaning to the person being criticized.
    He was berated publicly during the meeting.
    She was berated for her mistake continuously.
  4. stern criticism
    5. This meaning conveys a serious and firm disapproval, often pointing out mistakes and failures in a serious manner.
    His report faced stern criticism.
    Their feedback on the project was stern criticism, indicating significant improvements were necessary.
Generated collocations (experimental)
reprimanding a superiorto give a reprimandto receive a reprimandstern reprimandpublic rebuketo reprimand othersto scold a childto admonish employeesfrequent reprimandsreprimanding languagereprimanding behaviorself-reprimand
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