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Chinese
xùnchì
Meaning: to scold or reprimand someone harshly
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

老師沒有當眾訓斥學生,而是先聽學生說明事情的經過。
老师没有当众训斥学生,而是先听学生说明事情的经过。
The teacher did not scold the student in front of everyone; instead, she first listened to the student's explanation of what had happened.

Usage Notes

It is stronger and more formal than simply saying scold and often suggests a sharp reprimand by a teacher, supervisor, or other authority figure.

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