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“criticize” in Chinese

Chinese

Also抨击 (pēng jī) · 指责 (zhǐ zé) · 批判 (pī pàn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinpī píng

Example

他总是批评我的工作。tā zǒng shì pī píng wǒ de gōng zuò

He always criticizes my work.

Illustration for 批评 (criticize)

How to say “criticize” in Chinese

“Criticize” in Chinese is 批评 (pī píng).

Words that examine something and expose what falls short, whether the purpose is correction, evaluation, or condemnation.

Full entry for 批评: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 批评

老师经常批评他的作文,帮助他改正错误。lǎo shī jīng cháng pī píng tā de zuò wén bāng zhù tā gǎi zhèng cuò wù

The teacher often criticizes his essay and helps him correct his mistakes.

Tips for using 批评

  • In everyday conversation, a reason or specific example after the verb makes the speaker's point clearer and reduces the chance that the remark sounds like unexplained anger.

Other Chinese words for “criticize”

媒体经常抨击政府的做法。méi tǐ jīng cháng pēng jī zhèng fǔ de zuò fǎ

The media often criticize the government's actions.

他不应该指责别人。tā bù yīng gāi zhǐ zé bié rén

He shouldn't criticize others.

他经常批判别人的意见。tā jīng cháng pī pàn bié rén de yì jiàn

He often criticizes other people's views.

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