批评
pīpíng
to criticize, criticism
verb/noun
Example
老师批评了那个上课说话的学生。
Lǎoshī pīpíng le nàge shàngkè shuōhuà de xuésheng.
The teacher criticized the student who was talking in class.
This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can function as both a verb (to criticize) and a noun (criticism). The tone is generally constructive rather than harsh.