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痛斥

tòng chìdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to criticize harshly / to denounce / to attack viciously
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-1f7142cf0857a7e3. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

痛斥 痛斥 [tong4 chi4] /to criticize harshly/to denounce/to attack viciously/

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Reference information

The definitions above are from CC-CEDICT. Examples and usage notes are available on selected entries.

Character information

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  • 痛
    tòng

    ache / pain / sorrow / deeply / thoroughly

  • 斥
    chì

    to blame / to reprove / to reprimand / to expel / to oust / to reconnoiter / (of territory) to expand / saline marsh

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.