bin1 taat3鞭撻鞭挞
Jyutpingbin1 taat3
Yalebīn taat
Definition
To lash, whip, or flog; to ruthlessly criticize, condemn, or attack.
- to lash, whip, or flog
- figurativeto ruthlessly criticize, condemn, or attack
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How it's used
Carries a strong, formal, and moralistic tone that is rarely used in casual daily chatter. It is typically reserved for written commentary, editorials, or serious public discourse where one is taking a firm stance against corruption or moral failings. Using it in a lighthearted context will sound overly dramatic or pretentious.
Examples
His behavior really deserves to be condemned.
Do you think this social phenomenon needs to be criticized?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical punishment in modern speech, as it is almost exclusively used metaphorically to describe harsh verbal or written criticism. It is not a synonym for physical hitting.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
