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Expressing "accuse" or "criticize" with 指责 (zhǐzé)
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Structure
Subject + 指责 + Object + Verb Phrase
Explanation
指责 (zhǐzé) is a verb meaning "to accuse," "to criticize," or "to blame." It describes the act of pointing out someone's faults or wrongdoings in a direct and often public manner. It is stronger than 批评 (criticize) and is commonly used in news and political contexts.
Examples
反对派指责政府隐瞒了真相。
Fǎnduìpài zhǐzé zhèngfǔ yǐnmán le zhēnxiàng.
The opposition accused the government of concealing the truth.
他公开指责同事的不负责任的行为。
Tā gōngkāi zhǐzé tóngshì de bù fù zérèn de xíngwéi.
He publicly criticized his colleague's irresponsible behavior.
媒体指责那家公司污染了周边的河流。
Méitǐ zhǐzé nà jiā gōngsī wūrǎn le zhōubiān de héliú.
The media accused that company of polluting the surrounding rivers.