hin2譴谴

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Yalehín

語素Uncommon

Definition

To reprimand, blame, or condemn.

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How it's used

This character is almost exclusively encountered as part of the compound 譴責. It functions as a formal, literary morpheme that rarely appears in isolation within spoken Cantonese sentences. When used, it carries a heavy, serious tone suitable for news reports or formal statements regarding moral or legal wrongdoing.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做co3錯si6事bei2俾jan4人hin2譴zaak3責aa4呀。

He was condemned by people for doing something wrong.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使hin2譴zaak3責dak1得gam3咁gik1激aa4呀？

Do you really need to condemn him so fiercely?

Common phrases

hin2譴zaak3責sing1聲ming4明

condemnation statement

koeng4強lit6烈hin2譴zaak3責

strongly condemn

Common mistake

Do not attempt to use this as a standalone verb in casual conversation, as it sounds unnatural and overly dramatic. Use 鬧 or 責備 instead for everyday situations.