责
备

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The word "责备" is formed by combining the character "责", meaning to blame or demand accountability, with "备", which in this context contributes the sense of being thorough or complete, resulting in a compound that specifically means to reproach or censure someone for a fault.

Example Sentences Hide

不要责备孩子。

Bu yao ze bei hai zi.

Don't blame the child.

他经常责备自己。

Ta jing chang ze bei zi ji.

He often blames himself.

老师责备学生不努力学习。

Lao shi ze bei xue sheng bu nu li xue xi.

The teacher blamed the student for not studying hard.

虽然犯了错，但他没有责备我。

Sui ran fan le cuo, dan ta mei you ze bei wo.

Although he made a mistake, he didn't blame me.

在会议上，经理公开责备了团队的失误。

Zai hui yi shang, jing li gong kai ze bei le tuan dui de shi wu.

During the meeting, the manager publicly blamed the team's mistake.

Word Definition - 责备

zé bèi to blame; to criticize; condemnation; reproach

Individual Character Details

责 zé
备 bèi, bèi