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斥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
斥chìto blamezg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
斥chìto reprovezg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
斥chìto reprimandzg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
斥chìto expelzg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
斥chìto oustzg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
斥chìto reconnoiterzg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
斥chì(of territory) to expandzg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
斥chìsaline marshzg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
斥chìto scold, to upbraid; to accuse, to blame; to reproachzg, 5 strokes, radical 斤, rank #37447, Very Hard
chì(chi4) T4
  1. 1to blame
  2. 2to reprove
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March 24, 2026
斥chì(chi4)

The character 斥 (chì) primarily means to blame or reprimand someone for their actions. It is commonly used in contexts where authority figures express disapproval or where someone is expelled from a group or territory. The nuance can vary from a simple reproach to a more severe expulsion.

Strokes5Radical斤Frequency#37447DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, authority figures such as teachers or parents often reprimand children as a way to instill discipline and respect. The concept of reprimanding is deeply rooted in Confucian values, where maintaining social harmony is essential.

Memory Tip

Imagine a teacher (representing authority) waving a ruler (the radical 竹, meaning bamboo, often associated with teaching) towards a student who is misbehaving. The sound 'chì' can be remembered as the sharp sound a ruler makes when it strikes the desk, symbolizing reprimanding.

Meanings of 斥

chì(chi4)
1to blame
2to reprove
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About 斥

斥Simplified
5Strokes
斤Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#37447Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 斥

Quick Contrast

斥 (chì) vs 责 (zé) — use 斥 for stronger disapproval or expulsion, while 责 implies responsibility or blame without necessarily expelling.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a teacher (representing authority) waving a ruler (the radical 竹, meaning bamboo, often associated with teaching) towards a student who is misbehaving. The sound 'chì' can be remembered as the sharp sound a ruler makes when it strikes the desk, symbolizing reprimanding.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 斥 (chì) with similar-sounding characters that convey different meanings. This character is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or authoritative language. Common collocations include 斥责 (chìzé, to reprimand) and 斥退 (chìtuì, to expel).

HSK Study Tips

Although 斥 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK Level 5 words like 责 (zé, to blame) and 退 (tuì, to retreat), which also involve themes of responsibility and action. Focus on using it in sentences to understand its implications fully.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, authority figures such as teachers or parents often reprimand children as a way to instill discipline and respect. The concept of reprimanding is deeply rooted in Confucian values, where maintaining social harmony is essential.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 斥 (chì) with 迟 (chí, meaning late), leading to incorrect sentences like '我斥到了学校' (I reprimanded at school) instead of the correct '我迟到了学校' (I was late to school). Always pay attention to tones and meanings.

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Etymology of 斥

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Originally written as 㡿. Composed of 广 (roof) and 屰 (contrary; oppose). The purpose of the 广 component is unclear.

Memory Hint

Someone scolded for cutting themselves 丶 with an axe 斤

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 斥?

Decomposition of 斥

IDS Structure⿸斤丶
斥Full Character
=
斤jin1
enclosing
丶—
inner
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斥

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Grammar Patterns of 斥

斥 carries 9 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 4

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我因为没给他打电话，被狠狠训____了一顿。

I got a severe telling off for not phoning him.

Example Sentences for 斥 (10)

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我因为没给他打电话，被狠狠训斥了一顿。

wǒ yīn wéi méi gěi tā dǎ diàn huà， ， bèi hěn hěn xùn chì le yī。

I got a severe telling off for not phoning him.
2
谈到烹饪，法国人会颇为得意并且极端排斥外国菜。

tán dào pēng rèn， ， fǎ guó rén huì pō wéi dé yì bìng qiě jí duān pái chì wài guó。

The French are proud and highly xenophobic when it comes to cooking.
3
如果玩具质量低劣，我们会痛斥制造商。

rú guǒ wán jù zhì liáng dī liè， ， wǒ mén huì tòng chì zhì zào。

We rap the manufacturers on their knuckles if the toy is shoddy.
4
病人的免疫系统会对移植器官产生异质排斥反应。

bìng rén de miǎn yì xì tǒng huì duì yí zhí qì guān chǎn shēng yì zhì pái chì fǎn yīng。

The patient'simmune system would reject the transplanted organ as a foreign object.
5
他们的歌里充斥着变了味的爱情故事。

tā mén de gē lǐ chōng chì zháo biàn le wèi de ài qíng gù shì。

Their songs are filled with tales of love gone sour.
6
我因为行为不检点而受到女校长的斥责.

wǒ yīn wéi háng wéi bù jiǎn diǎn ér shòu dào nǚ xiào cháng de chì zé.

I was called to account for my conduct by the headmistress.
7
为此老板斥责他老半天.

wéi cǐ lǎo bǎn chì zé tā lǎo bàn tiān.

For this his boss dressed him down for a good while.
8
主任老为吉姆迟到训斥他.

zhǔ rèn lǎo wéi jí mǔ chí dào xùn chì tā.

The director is always lecturing Jim for being late.
9
他母亲把他叫到跟前训斥了一番，又哭哭啼啼地向上帝祷告。

tā mǔ qīn bǎ tā jiào dào gēn qián xùn chì le yī fān， ， yòu kū kū tí tí dì xiàng shàng dì dǎo。

His mother summoned him, upbraided him, wept and prayed.
10
她本想斥责他，但很快就被大声喝止了。

tā běn xiǎng chì zé tā， ， dàn hěn kuài jiù bèi dà shēng hē zhǐ。

Her attempts to reprimand him were quickly shouted down.

Cultural Notes for 斥

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, authority figures such as teachers or parents often reprimand children as a way to instill discipline and respect. The concept of reprimanding is deeply rooted in Confucian values, where maintaining social harmony is essential.

Word Family of 斥

Compounds8
诉su4to complain
拆chai1to tear open
坼che4to crack, to open, to split, to tear
柝tuo4a watchman's rattle
泝
跅
蚸
訴su4to accuse, to sue; to inform; to narrate
Words Containing This Character20
排斥páichìto reject
充斥to flood
训斥to reprimand訓斥
斥chìto blame
斥责to lash out斥責
驳斥to refute駁斥
斥资to spend斥資
呵斥to berate
怒斥to angrily rebuke
痛斥to denounce
相斥to repel one another
申斥to rebuke
互斥mutually exclusive
指斥to denounce
拒斥to reject
贬斥to demote貶斥
斥退to dismiss (from a post)
斥骂to scold斥罵
斥力repulsive force
摈斥to reject擯斥
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斥

Common phrases include 斥责 (chìzé, to reprimand) and 斥退 (chìtuì, to expel).