Definition

1. Verb:
   • To criticize: To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or problems. This involves a judgment based on careful analysis.
   • To review: To formally assess or examine something (like a book, theory, or work of art) with the intention of evaluating its merits and flaws.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy phê phán học thuyết đó một cách sâu sắc. (He criticized that theory profoundly.)
  • Tờ báo này thường phê phán những cuốn sách mới. (This newspaper often reviews new books.)
  • Giáo viên phê phán bài luận của học sinh. (The teacher criticized the student's essay.)

Advanced Usage

• "óc phê phán" (critical mind/spirit): Refers to the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas, and to engage in reflective and independent thinking.
  • Nhà nghiên cứu cần có óc phê phán. (A researcher needs a critical mind.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chủ nghĩa phê phán (n): Criticism (as a doctrine or school of thought), e.g., Critical Theory.

  • Chủ nghĩa phê phán của Kant rất có ảnh hưởng. (Kant's criticism is very influential.)

• Lời phê phán (n): A criticism, a critical remark.

  • Lời phê phán của cô ấy rất xác đáng. (Her criticism was very valid.)

Synonyms

• Criticize: To indicate the faults of someone or something in a disapproving way.
• Review: To assess something formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.
• Evaluate: To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something.

Related Idioms

• Phê phán thẳng thắn: To criticize frankly or bluntly.
  • Ông ấy nổi tiếng với những lời phê phán thẳng thắn. (He is famous for his frank criticism.)

1. Criticize, review
   • Phê phán một học thuyết
     To criticize a theory
   • Phê phán một cuốn sách
     To review a book