Meaning
批 is a versatile character with several related meanings. As a verb, it means to write comments or corrections on documents, to criticize, or to officially approve something. As a measure word, it refers to a batch or group of people or things. The character originally depicted using a hand to split or strike, which evolved into meanings of judging and批评 (criticizing).
Usage
In modern usage, 批 often appears in formal or official contexts when discussing document approval (批准),批评 (criticism), or批发 (wholesale). When used as a measure word, it typically refers to groups of people arriving or things being processed together, like 一批学生 (a group of students). The tone can be neutral or negative depending on context.
Examples
- 01老师每天都要批很多作业。.The teacher has to grade a lot of homework every day.
- 02这批游客来自欧洲。.This group of tourists comes from Europe.
Measure words
- 批一批货物
Common collocations
- 批作业to grade homework
- 一批人a group of people
- 批阅文件to review and comment on documents
Antonyms
Origin
The character combines 扌(hand radical) with 比 (to compare). The hand radical suggests an action, while 比 implies comparison or judgment, together conveying the idea of using one's hand to judge, comment on, or批阅 documents.