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March 24, 2026
批评(批評)pīpíng(pi1ping2)
批评 (pīpíng) means to criticize or to express disapproval of someone or something. It is often used in contexts where feedback is given, whether in personal relationships, workplaces, or academic settings. The nuance of this term can vary, as it can be constructive or harsh, depending on the context and delivery.
Frequency#4408DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, criticism can be viewed as a necessary aspect of improvement, especially in educational and professional settings. However, it is often delivered in a way that maintains harmony and respect, hence the importance of tone and wording.
Memory Tip
Imagine a teacher holding a red pen (批) and marking errors on a student's paper, ready to point out (评) the mistakes. The shape of 批 resembles a person with a big mouth, ready to speak out criticisms, while 评 suggests a judgment or evaluation.
Meanings of 批评
pīpíng(pi1ping2)
1to criticize
2criticism
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About 批评
批评Simplified
批評Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
批评 (pīpíng) vs 指责 (zhǐzé) — choose 批评 for a broader range of feedback that can be constructive, while 指责 implies a more accusatory tone.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a teacher holding a red pen (批) and marking errors on a student's paper, ready to point out (评) the mistakes. The shape of 批 resembles a person with a big mouth, ready to speak out criticisms, while 评 suggests a judgment or evaluation.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 批评 with other related terms like 评价 (píngjià), which means to evaluate rather than criticize. It is important to use 批评 in contexts where you are directly addressing faults or shortcomings, and be mindful of the tone used, as it can come off as harsh if not delivered tactfully.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 4, 批评 is a useful term as it relates to providing feedback and discussing opinions, which are common themes in advanced conversations. Focus on understanding its use in both formal and informal contexts, and practice constructing sentences that involve giving feedback.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, criticism can be viewed as a necessary aspect of improvement, especially in educational and professional settings. However, it is often delivered in a way that maintains harmony and respect, hence the importance of tone and wording.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes misuse 批评 in situations where feedback is meant to be positive or neutral. For instance, saying '我批评你的努力' (I criticize your effort) instead of '我建议你改善你的努力' (I suggest you improve your effort) can sound harsh.
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Grammar Patterns of 批评
批评 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
wǒ bìng bù shì yào yī zài pī píng tā duì gōng zuò de zhuān zhù。
I don't mean to keep criticising his devotion to his job.
2
他因这番尖锐的批评而万念俱灰，茫然不知所措。
tā yīn zhè fān jiān ruì de pī píng ér wàn niàn jù huī， ， máng rán bù zhī suǒ。
He was shattered and bewildered by this trenchant criticism.
3
据我所知，他在报道中毫不留情地批评了初审法官。
jù wǒ suǒ zhī， ， tā zài bào dào zhōng háo bù liú qíng dì pī píng le chū shěn fǎ。
I gather his report is highly critical of the trial judge.
4
它批评主要承包商在其最初估价中犯了严重的错误。
tā pī píng zhǔ yào chéng bāo shāng zài qí zuì chū gū jià zhōng fàn le yán zhòng de cuò wù。
It criticises the main contractor for seriously erring in its original estimates.
5
那些批评至少有一丝真实性和合理性。
nà xiē pī píng zhì shǎo yǒu yī sī zhēn shí xìng hé hé lǐ xìng。
The criticisms have at least an element of truth and validity.
6
他是个敏感的小伙子，有些批评刺痛了他。
tā shì gè mǐn gǎn de xiǎo huǒ zǐ， ， yǒu xiē pī píng cì tòng le。
He's a sensitive lad and some of the criticism has stung him.
7
他因为在几个关键问题上临场变卦而备受批评。
tā yīn wéi zài jī gè guān jiàn wèn tí shàng lín cháng biàn guà ér bèi shòu pī píng。
He has been criticized for flip-flopping on several key issues.
8
他是个苛刻的批评家，但却是个非常善良的人。
tā shì gè kē kè de pī píng jiā， ， dàn què shì gè fēi cháng shàn liáng de。
He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
9
他强烈批评那些无视莎士比亚的自诩为教育专家的人。
tā qiáng liè pī píng nà xiē wú shì suō shì bǐ yà de zì xǔ wéi jiào yù zhuān jiā de rén。
He fiercely criticised self-styled educational experts for ignoring Shakespeare.
10
让人期待已久的研究遭到了烟草行业的批评。
ràng rén qī dài yǐ jiǔ de yán jiū zāo dào le yān cǎo háng yè de pī píng。
The long-anticipated study drew criticism from the tobacco industry.
Cultural Notes for 批评
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, criticism can be viewed as a necessary aspect of improvement, especially in educational and professional settings. However, it is often delivered in a way that maintains harmony and respect, hence the importance of tone and wording.
Frequently Asked Questions about 批评
Not necessarily; while it often implies criticism, it can also be constructive feedback aimed at improvement.
Yes, 批评 is appropriate in both formal and informal situations, but the delivery should be adjusted according to the context.
批评 is generally more about constructive criticism, while 指责 (zhǐzé) has a stronger connotation of blame.
