责备

• 拼音: zé bèi
• 汉字拆解: 责 = 主 + 贝 (responsibility/blame); 备 = 夂 + 田 + 用 (to prepare/fully)

含义

To blame; to reproach; to censure. To express disapproval or criticism of someone's actions.

Implies a degree of authority or moral standing from which to criticize. Stronger than 批评 (criticize) but less harsh than 斥责 (rebuke). Often used when the criticism comes from superiors, elders, or close relationships.

例句

1. 老师责备他考试作弊，严厉警告不可再犯。
2. 他因工作失误而受到上司的责备，决心今后更加谨慎。
3. 母亲责备她深夜不归，言语中满是担忧。

用法指南

语境: interpersonal, workplace, family

语气: negative

正确说法

• 他没有责备任何人，而是主动承担了全部责任。(He didn't blame anyone but took full responsibility himself.)
• 面对失败，与其责备他人，不如反思自己的不足。(When facing failure, rather than blaming others, it's better to reflect on your own shortcomings.)

错误说法

• 责备一下想法 — 责备 is for blaming people for their actions, not for criticizing ideas; use 反对 or 否定

起源与历史

责 (to blame/demand) + 备 (to be complete/equipped, here: fully)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal