to admonish
诤 is an 8 stroke, simplified Chinese character and is pronounced as zhēng in the first tone, however it can also be pronounced as zhèng.
In traditional Chinese the character 諍 is used.
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Pronunciation
We found 2 pronunciations for 诤
Definitions for 诤 pronounced as zhèng
- to admonish
- to warn sb of their errors
- to criticize frankly
- Taiwan pr. [zheng1]
Definitions for 诤 pronounced as zhēng
Vocabulary
The most common words for 诤 — see all
- to reprove
- forthright admonition
- a friend capable of direct admonition
- official who dares speak frankly before the emperor