gau3 beng6詬病诟病

Jyutpinggau3 beng6

Yalegau behng

動詞

Definition

To criticize, denounce, or point out faults.

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How it's used

This word is formal and typically appears in news reports, professional writing, or serious discussions rather than casual conversation. It specifically refers to pointing out a recurring flaw or a persistent problem that people find unacceptable. While it functions as a verb, it is most commonly encountered in the passive construction 俾人詬病.

Examples

keoi5佢ni1呢go3個kyut3決ding6定bei2俾hou2好do1多jan4人gau3詬beng6病。

This decision of his is criticized by many people.

le1呢gaan1間gung1公si1司ge3嘅fuk6服mou6務seng4成jat6日bei2俾jan4人gau3詬beng6病。

The service of this company is often criticized.

Common phrases

wai4為jan4人gau3詬beng6病

to be criticized by people

bei6備sau6受gau3詬beng6病

to be widely criticized

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general word for complaining, but it implies a more structured or public disapproval of a specific systemic issue or character flaw. It is not used for minor personal grievances or trivial daily complaints.