Definition
痛打 combines 痛 (severely) with 打 (hit/strike) to mean 'beat soundly' or 'thrash'. It can be used literally for physical beatings or figuratively for harsh criticism or verbal attacks. At HSK 7 you can use it in both contexts.
v.
to beat soundlyto thrash(figurative) to attack harshly
Examples
- 痛打。Tā zài bǐsài zhōng bèi duìshǒu tòng dá le yí dùn.He was severely beaten by his opponent in the match.
- 痛打。Zhè piān wénzhāng tòng dá le shèhuì shàng de bùliáng xiànxiàng.This article fiercely attacks unhealthy social phenomena.
- 痛打。Tā yīnwèi tōu dōngxi bèi fùqin tòng dá le yì chǎng.He was given a sound beating by his father because he stole something.
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