Definitions
(verb)
to blame; to reprimand
(verb)
to expel; to oust
(verb)
to reconnoiter; to scout
(noun)
saline marsh
About
The character "斥" originated from early conceptual depictions of pushing or driving away, with its form consolidating into a stable structure that now stands independently. Etymologically rooted in the notion of expulsion, it initially described physical acts of banishment or repulsion, which over time broadened to include abstract forms of criticism, denial, and refutation. Its semantic range further expanded into specialized contexts, such as military reconnaissance, as seen in compounds like "斥候". While its composition is occasionally linked to the component "斤", this connection is not meaning-bearing but rather a result of graphical evolution. Through these developments, the character has preserved its foundational sense of rejection while accommodating diverse linguistic applications.
Example Sentences Hide
妈妈斥责我不听话。
他排斥新的想法。
公司斥资建设新工厂。
科学家驳斥了那个理论。
老师痛斥学生的作弊行为。
两种电荷之间存在斥力。
将军派出斥候侦查敌情。
他严厉斥骂那些不负责任的人。