This is the 234th most frequent Chinese word.
批
"批" means "batch," "approve," or "criticize," depending on context.
In this context, "批" is part of the word "批评" (pīpíng), which means "to criticize."
他批评了我的工作做得不够仔细。
He criticized my work for not being detailed enough.
Here, "批" refers to a batch or lot, indicating a quantity of items grouped together.
我们刚收到一批新书。
We just received a batch of new books.
In this sentence, "批" is used to describe a particular group or set of plans.