reproach; blame; reprove (v.)
HSK 5
Traditional
責備
Radicals
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Examples
老师责备他没有完成作业。 lǎoshī zébèi tā méiyǒu wánchéng zuòyè. - The teacher reproached him for not completing his homework.
他责备自己不够努力。 tā zébèi zìjǐ bùgòu nǔlì. - He blamed himself for not working hard enough.
父母责备他总是迟到。 fùmǔ zébèi tā zǒngshì chídào. - His parents reproach him for always being late.
她责备他忘记了重要的约会。 tā zébèi tā wàngjì le zhòngyào de yuēhuì. - She reproached him for forgetting the important appointment.
他责备朋友没有守信。 tā zébèi péngyǒu méiyǒu shǒuxìn. - He reproached his friend for not keeping his promise.
Characters
备 bèi - to take precaution against; equipment; complete, perfect |
责 zé - duty, responsibility |