谴责

譴責

qiǎnzé

verb HSK 7-9 #7,292

Meanings

Both characters carry the sense of blame, reinforcing the severity

HSK 6

国际社会强烈谴责这种暴力行为。

Guójì shèhuì qiángliè qiǎnzé zhèzhǒng bàolì xíngwéi.

The international community strongly condemns this act of violence.

HSK 6

他的行为受到了公众的谴责。

Tā de xíngwéi shòudào le gōngzhòng de qiǎnzé.

His behavior was condemned by the public.

谴责 is a formal word used in official statements, news, and political contexts. In everyday speech, 批评 (criticize) or 骂 (scold) are more common.

谴 qiǎn

责 zé