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pēng attack; impeach

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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The character 抨 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component is the hand radical 扌 on the left, indicating an action performed by hand. The phonetic component 平 on the right provides its pronunciation. Originally, 抨 described a physical action, specifically, the flicking or plucking of a bowstring to release an arrow or pellet. Over time, this concrete meaning of launching a projectile evolved into an abstract verbal concept. Today, 抨 is primarily used to mean launching severe verbal attacks, publishing harsh criticisms, or formally denouncing individuals or policies in public.

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这篇文章击了不良的社会现象。

Zhè piān wénzhāng pēngjí le bùliáng de shèhuì xiànxiàng.

This article criticizes negative social phenomena.

媒体猛烈击了政府的这项政策。

Méitǐ měngliè pēngjí le zhèngfǔ de zhè xiàng zhèngcè.

The media fiercely criticized the government's policy.

他撰文公开击了对手的虚伪。

Tā zhuàn wén gōngkāi pēngjí le duìshǒu de xūwěi.

He wrote an article publicly denouncing his opponent's hypocrisy.

这位评论家经常击文化界的浮夸风气。

Zhè wèi pínglùnjiā jīngcháng pēngjí wénhuà jiè de fúkuā fēngqì.

This critic often attacks the pretentiousness in cultural circles.

他的演讲尖锐地击了教育体系中的弊端。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng jiānruì de pēngjí le jiàoyù tǐxì zhōng de bìduān.

His speech sharply criticized the malpractices within the education system.

该报告有力地击了行业内普遍存在的垄断行为。

Gāi bàogào yǒulì de pēngjí le hángyè nèi pǔbiàn cúnzài de lǒngduàn xíngwéi.

The report forcefully condemned the widespread monopolistic practices within the industry.

这部纪录片旨在击那种忽视历史教训的短视行为。

Zhè bù jìlùpiàn zhǐ zài pēngjí nà zhǒng hūshì lìshǐ jiàoxùn de duǎnshì xíngwéi.

This documentary aims to criticize the short-sighted behavior of ignoring historical lessons.

哲学家从伦理角度深刻击了这种功利至上的价值观。

Zhéxuéjiā cóng lúnlǐ jiǎodù shēnkè pēngjí le zhè zhǒng gōnglì zhìshàng de jiàzhíguān.

The philosopher profoundly criticized this utilitarian-first value system from an ethical perspective.