Definition & Meaning

1.an ancient form of acupuncture using a flint needle

2.criticize sb's errors or mistakes and offer salutary advice

Word usage

zhēn biān

针 砭

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1
n.an ancient form of acupuncture using a flint needle
- zhēn biān shí bì
  针砭时弊
  pointing out the problems of the times and society
2
v.metacriticize sb's errors or mistakes and offer salutary advice
- zhēn biān bù liáng xiàn xiàng
  针砭不良现象
  condemn unhealthy phenomena
- shī gē néng gòu fǎn yìng xiàn shí zhēn biān shí bì
  诗歌能够反映现实，针砭时弊。
  Poems reflect the reality and criticize the evils of the time.
synonym
guī jiè规戒 zhēn guī箴规

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Note
"砭" cannot be written as "贬".

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