检讨

檢討

jiǎntǎo

verb HSK 7-9 #28,286

Meanings

1 to self-criticize
2 to review and reflect on (mistakes)

Characters

to examine; to inspect

to discuss; to demand

Examples

他写了一份深刻的检讨书。

Tā xiě le yī fèn shēnkè de jiǎntǎo shū.

He wrote a thorough self-criticism letter.

我们需要检讨自己的不足。

Wǒmen xūyào jiǎntǎo zìjǐ de bùzú.

We need to reflect on our own shortcomings.

Tips

culture

检讨书 (self-criticism letter) is a common practice in Chinese schools and workplaces. When someone makes a mistake, they may be asked to write a 检讨 acknowledging their error and promising to improve.

Stroke Order

检 jiǎn

讨 tǎo