批判 (pīpàn) — to criticize; to critique; criticism

批判 (pīpàn)

批判 means to critically examine and point out the faults, errors, or shortcomings of something or someone, often in a systematic and principled way; it can also refer to a formal critique or criticism in an academic or ideological context.

Meanings

1. [verb] to criticize; to critique; to condemn (especially in a systematic or principled way)
2. [noun] criticism; critique; critical analysis

Example Sentences

学术界对这篇论文的研究方法提出了严厉的批判，认为其数据采集存在明显缺陷。 Xuéshù jiè duì zhè piān lùnwén de yánjiū fāngfǎ tíchūle yánlì de pīpàn, rènwéi qí shùjù cǎijí cúnzài míngxiǎn quēxiàn. The academic community raised severe criticism of this paper's research methodology, believing its data collection had obvious flaws.

批判性思维能帮助我们识别逻辑谬误，不轻易接受没有证据支撑的观点。 Pīpànxìng sīwéi néng bāngzhù wǒmen shíbié luójí miùwù, bù qīngyì jiēshòu méiyǒu zhèngjù zhīchēng de guāndiǎn. Critical thinking helps us identify logical fallacies and not easily accept views that are not supported by evidence.

这位哲学家对现代消费主义进行了深刻的批判，揭示了其对人类精神世界的侵蚀。 Zhè wèi zhéxuéjiā duì xiàndài xiāofèi zhǔyì jìnxíngle shēnkè de pīpàn, jiēshìle qí duì rénlèi jīngshén shìjiè de qīnshí. This philosopher mounted a profound critique of modern consumerism, revealing its erosion of the human spiritual world.

接受批判是成长的重要途径，一个人只有能够正视自己的缺点，才能不断进步。 Jiēshòu pīpàn shì chéngzhǎng de zhòngyào tújìng, yī gè rén zhǐyǒu néng gòu zhèngshì zìjǐ de quēdiǎn, cái néng bùduàn jìnbù. Accepting criticism is an important path to growth; only by being able to face one's own shortcomings can one continuously improve.

这部电影对社会不公正现象进行了犀利的批判，引发了广泛的社会讨论。 Zhè bù diànyǐng duì shèhuì bùgōngzhèng xiànxiàng jìnxíngle xīlì de pīpàn, yǐnfāle guǎngfàn de shèhuì tǎolùn. This film mounted a sharp critique of social injustice, sparking widespread social discussion.

我们应该以客观的态度批判一部文学作品，既指出其不足，也肯定其价值。 Wǒmen yīnggāi yǐ kèguān de tàidù pīpàn yī bù wénxué zuòpǐn, jì zhǐchū qí bùzú, yě kěndìng qí jiàzhí. We should critique a literary work with an objective attitude, both pointing out its shortcomings and affirming its value.

Collocations

Usage Notes

批判 is stronger and more systematic than 批评 (to criticize; criticism). While 批评 can be a gentle correction or feedback (老师批评了我 — the teacher criticized/corrected me), 批判 implies a more thorough, principled, and often public condemnation or critique. In Chinese political and academic history, 批判 often carries ideological weight, as in the phrase 批判旧思想 (to criticize old ideologies).

批判性思维 (critical thinking) is a widely discussed concept in modern Chinese education and does not carry a negative connotation; it simply means the ability to analyze and evaluate arguments systematically.

Memory Hook

批 (to comment/annotate) + 判 (to judge) — 批判 is to comment on and judge something, finding it wanting.