Okay, let's talk about 批评 (pīpíng). This is your go-to word for 'to criticize' in Chinese. It's a verb, and you'll find it pretty common in everyday conversations, especially when discussing opinions or giving feedback. Let's break down how to use it properly.
§ Basic Sentence Structure
The simplest way to use 批评 is just like how you'd use 'criticize' in English: Subject + 批评 + Object. The 'object' here is the person or thing being criticized.
老师批评了小明。
Translation hint: The teacher criticized Xiao Ming.
我不想批评他的工作。
Translation hint: I don't want to criticize his work.
§ Using 批评 with 被 (bèi)
If you want to say someone 'was criticized' (passive voice), you'll often use 被 (bèi). The structure is Subject + 被 + (Criticizer) + 批评.
小明被老师批评了。
Translation hint: Xiao Ming was criticized by the teacher.
§ Expressing What Was Criticized
You can also specify what exactly was criticized using a more complex sentence structure. You can use 批评 + Verb Phrase or 批评 + Noun Phrase. Sometimes, you might even see it with 对 (duì), which means 'towards' or 'regarding'.
- Using with 对
- Subject + 对 + Object (person/thing being criticized) + 批评 + (details of criticism).
他们对这项计划提出了批评。
Translation hint: They raised criticism regarding this plan.
§ Common Phrases with 批评
You'll often hear 批评 used in certain common phrases. Knowing these will make your Chinese sound more natural.
- 受到批评 (shòudào pīpíng): To receive criticism / be criticized. This is another way to express the passive voice.
- 严厉批评 (yánlì pīpíng): To criticize harshly/severely.
- 公正批评 (gōngzhèng pīpíng): Fair criticism.
他因为迟到受到了老师的批评。
Translation hint: He received criticism from the teacher because he was late.
我们需要接受公正的批评。
Translation hint: We need to accept fair criticism.
§ When to Use It
批评 is generally a neutral to slightly formal word for 'criticize'. It can be used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. It doesn't necessarily imply a negative or angry tone, but it does mean pointing out flaws or mistakes.
- Remember
- While it means 'criticize', it can be used constructively. Think of it as 'to offer critical feedback' rather than just 'to complain'.
So, when you want to express the act of criticizing someone or something, 批评 is the word you're looking for. Practice using it in these different structures, and you'll get the hang of it quickly.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
老师经常批评那些不按时交作业的学生。
The teacher often criticizes students who don't turn in homework on time.
他不喜欢别人批评他的工作方式。
He doesn't like others criticizing his way of working.
我们应该接受善意的批评，而不是一味反驳。
We should accept well-intentioned criticism, not just refute it.
老板严厉地批评了他们的失误。
The boss severely criticized their mistakes.
这项新政策受到了广泛的批评。
This new policy received widespread criticism.
他因为在会议上发表不当言论而受到了批评。
He was criticized for making inappropriate remarks at the meeting.
不要害怕批评，它是我们进步的动力。
Don't be afraid of criticism; it's our motivation to improve.
媒体批评政府对环境问题的处理不力。
The media criticized the government's poor handling of environmental issues.
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Write a short sentence about why it's sometimes hard to accept criticism.
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Sample answer
接受批评有时候很难。 (It is sometimes hard to accept criticism.)
Write a simple sentence describing someone criticizing a friend for being late.
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他批评朋友迟到了。(He criticized his friend for being late.)
Write a sentence saying that a teacher often criticizes students.
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老师常常批评学生。(The teacher often criticizes students.)
谁批评了小明？
Read this passage:
小明喜欢玩游戏，但是他不做作业。妈妈说：“小明，你为什么不做作业？” 妈妈批评小明。
谁批评了小明？
妈妈批评了小明。
妈妈批评了小明。
我的朋友喜欢做什么？
Read this passage:
我的朋友喜欢批评别人。我觉得这不是很好。我们应该帮助别人。
我的朋友喜欢做什么？
我的朋友喜欢批评别人。
我的朋友喜欢批评别人。
批评可以帮助我们做什么？
Read this passage:
老师说，批评可以帮助我们进步。但是，我们也要知道怎么接受批评。
批评可以帮助我们做什么？
批评可以帮助我们进步。
批评可以帮助我们进步。
The teacher criticized him.
They don't like to be criticized.
You should accept others' criticism.
Read this aloud:
老板批评了我的工作。
Focus: 批 (pī), 评 (píng)
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Read this aloud:
他常常批评我。
Focus: 常 (cháng), 常 (cháng), 批 (pī)
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
不要害怕被批评。
Focus: 害 (hài), 怕 (pà), 批 (pī)
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مثال
老师批评了他不按时交作业。
محتوى ذو صلة
هذه الكلمة بلغات أخرى
مزيد من كلمات academic
缺席
B1The state of being absent from a place or event where one is expected to be, such as a class, meeting, or ceremony.
抽象的
A2Abstract.
抽象地
B1In an abstract manner; conceptually.
艰深
B1Profound; abstruse; recondite.
学术性
A2Academic; scholarly; relating to education and scholarship.
学术化
B1Academic; characterized by formal study or research.
学术会议
A2Academic conference; a formal meeting for academic discussions.
学术交流
B1Exchange of ideas, information, and research among scholars.
学术期刊
B1A periodical publication containing scholarly articles.
教务处
A2Academic affairs office; department handling educational administration.
