褒贬不一 (bāo biǎn bù yī) — to receive mixed reviews; opinions are divided; controversial
Definition
A set phrase meaning opinions are mixed — some praise (褒), some criticize (贬), and they don't agree (不一). Used for things under debate: films, policies, books, ideas.
verb
to receive mixed reviewsopinions are dividedcontroversial
Examples
- 褒贬不一，，。Zhè bù xīn chū de diàn yǐng bāo biǎn bù yī, yǒu rén jué de hěn hǎo, yǒu rén jué de hěn chà.This newly released movie has received mixed reviews; some think it's great, others think it's terrible.
- ，褒贬不一。Duì yú tā de gǎi gé fāng àn, zhuān jiā men de yì jiàn bāo biǎn bù yī.Experts' opinions on his reform plan are divided.
- 褒贬不一，。Zhè běn shū zài wǎng shàng bāo biǎn bù yī, nǐ kě yǐ zì jǐ dú yi dú zài pàn duàn.This book has mixed reviews online; you can read it yourself and then judge.
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