Definitions

(verb) to criticize; to comment on
(verb) to approve; to endorse
(noun) batch; lot

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "批" is structured with the hand radical (扌) on the left and the phonetic component "比" on the right, denoting its original association with physical actions like slapping or striking. Its meaning expanded metaphorically to convey verbal criticism, subsequently adopting administrative functions such as writing comments or granting approvals on documents. Additionally, it acquired the sense of a batch or group, likely through its application in commercial and organizational settings where items were handled collectively. The character's composition has stayed unchanged, with "比" consistently providing phonetic guidance.

Example Sentences Hide

老师评了不听话的学生。

Lǎoshī pīpíng le bù tīnghuà de xuéshēng.

The teacher criticized the disobedient student.

公司准了我的假期。

Gōngsī pīzhǔn le wǒ de jiàqī.

The company approved my vacation.

这家商店发水果。

Zhè jiā shāngdiàn pīfā shuǐguǒ.

This shop wholesales fruits.

老师正在改作业。

Lǎoshī zhèngzài pīgǎi zuòyè.

The teacher is correcting homework.

货物质量很好。

Zhè pī huòwù zhìliàng hěn hǎo.

This batch of goods has good quality.

他在书上注了很多笔记。

Tā zài shū shàng pīzhù le hěnduō bǐjì.

He annotated many notes in the book.

我们需要政府的文才能开工。

Wǒmen xūyào zhèngfǔ de pīwén cái néng kāigōng.

We need the government's approval document to start construction.

上级对这项计划提出了严厉的评。

Shàngjí duì zhè xiàng jìhuà tíchū le yánlì de pīpíng.

The superiors raised severe criticism of this plan.