批评 (pīpíng) — to criticize

批评 (pīpíng)

批评 means to criticize or point out faults. It is used by someone in authority (teacher, parent, leader) or in constructive feedback contexts. It implies an identification of what is wrong, not simply a negative opinion.

Meanings

1. [verb] To criticize; to point out faults; to reprimand.
2. [noun] Criticism.

Example Sentences

老师批评他上课不认真。 Lǎoshī pīpíng tā shàng kè bù rènzhēn. The teacher criticized him for not paying attention in class.

他被老师批评了一次，以后更认真了。 Tā bèi lǎoshī pīpíng le yīcì, yǐhòu gèng rènzhēn le. After being criticized by the teacher once, he became more serious.

正确的批评可以帮助人进步。 Zhèngquè de pīpíng kěyǐ bāngzhù rén jìnbù. Correct criticism can help people improve.

你需要接受别人的批评，这样才能提高。 Nǐ xūyào jiēshòu biérén de pīpíng, zhèyàng cái néng tígāo. You need to accept others' criticism; only then can you improve.

Collocations

Memory Hook

批 (to comment / annotate — a hand 扌 marking up a document) plus 评 (to evaluate). Marking up the document with evaluative comments — the act of pointing out what needs to change.