dǎ​bǎn​zi

to flog with a bamboo stick

  • created sense approved 打板子 · dǎ​bǎn​zi · to flog with a bamboo stick — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    打板子

    dǎ​bǎn​zi

    to flog with a bamboo stick

    (historical) To flog or beat someone with a wooden or bamboo board as a form of punishment.

    打, 板子

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to hit 板子 (literal) → 板子 · bǎn​zi · paddle

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  • created sense approved 打板子 · dǎ​bǎn​zi · to criticize severely — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    打板子

    dǎ​bǎn​zi

    to criticize severely

    To harshly criticize or punish; often used figuratively to mean holding someone accountable or scolding them.

    打, 板子

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to hit 板子 (literal) → 板子 · bǎn​zi · paddle

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