痛砭 Traditional form: 痛砭 Pinyin (reading): tòngbiān Definitions: to strongly criticize Characters: 痛 - ache, pain; bitterness, sorrow; deeply, thoroughly 砭 - stone probe; to pierce; to counsel Traditional characters: 痛 - ache, pain; bitterness, sorrow; deeply, thoroughly 砭 - stone probe; to pierce; to counsel