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批
pī
Description
「批」可以用来数一大群一起来的人或一大堆一起到的东西，比如一批客人、一批货。
"批" can be used to count a large group of people who come together or a large pile of things that arrive together, such as a batch of guests or a batch of goods.
它也可以当动词，意思是上级同意或说不好的地方。
It can also be used as a verb, meaning that a superior agrees or points out faults.
Meanings
批pī
measure word for a batch or group
今天来了一批新客人。
A batch of new guests arrived today.
批pī
to approve; to authorize (by a superior)
老板批了我的请假。
The boss approved my leave request.
批pī
to criticize; to comment on
老师批了他几句。
The teacher scolded him a bit.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a measure word 批 counts things arriving or acting together in one group.
- Etymology
verb sense of 批 (mark/comment) underlies 批准 'approve' and 批评 'criticize'.
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