reprove

The teacher had to reprove the student for his constant whispering during the silent reading hour.

(Chinese) 老师不得不责备那个在静读时间一直低声说话的学生。

My father gently reproved me for forgetting to lock the front door when I left the house.

(Chinese) 我出门忘了锁前门，父亲轻轻地责备了我。