指责 zhǐzé to criticize
to criticize; to find fault with; to denounce
怎么记住“指责”: 指 point at + 责 duty = to criticize.
汉字
用法
- To criticize/blame/reproach openly - 指责对方 (zhǐzé duìfāng) accuse the other side, 受到指责 (shòudào zhǐzé) come under criticism.
- Stronger and more accusatory than 批评 (pīpíng); implies pointing the finger and finding fault, often publicly.
- Both verb and noun; contrast 责备 (zébèi), a more personal reproach.
例句
- 您为什么指责我儿子？ Nín wèishénme zhǐzé wǒ érzi?Why are you accusing my son?
- 他们指责我没有信守诺言。 Tāmen zhǐzé wǒ méiyǒu xìnshǒunuòyán.They accused me of having broken my promise.
- 他们指责汤姆造成了事故。 Tāmen zhǐzé tāngmǔ zàochéng le shìgù.They blamed Tom for causing the accident.