责备

責備

zébèi

verb HSK 7-9 #6,680

Meanings

1 to blame
2 to reproach
3 to criticize

Characters

to blame; responsibility

to prepare; fully

Literally 'blame fully' - to reproach someone thoroughly

Examples

HSK 2

你不应该责备自己。

Nǐ bù yīnggāi zébèi zìjǐ.

You shouldn't blame yourself.

HSK 4

老师责备了迟到的学生。

Lǎoshī zébèi le chídào de xuéshēng.

The teacher reproached the students who were late.

Tips

usage

责备 implies a serious, sometimes stern reproach. Compare with 批评 (pīpíng, to criticize - more neutral) and 骂 (mà, to scold - harsher and more emotional).

Stroke Order

责 zé

备 bèi