辩 (biàn) — to debate, to argue, to dispute
Definition
辩 (biàn) is a formal verb meaning to argue or dispute, used in written or debate contexts. Unlike 争吵 (quarrel emotionally), 辩 is about reasoned dispute; 辩论 and 争辩 are compound forms sharing this root.
verb
to debateto argueto dispute
Easily confused
- 宰zǎilook-aliketo slaughter, to butcher (an animal)
- 变biànsound-aliketo change (intransitive)
- 辣làlook-alikespicy, hot (of food)
- 遍biànsound-alike(classifier) for the number of times an action is performed fully from start to finish; 'time(s)'
- 便biànsound-alikethen; in that case (indicating a natural consequence or immediate response)
Examples
- 辩，。Tā men biàn le zhěng zhěng yí gè xià wǔ, hái shì méi yǒu jié guǒ.They argued for an entire afternoon and still had no result.
- 辩，。Tā xǐ huan gēn rén biàn, dàn cóng bú jì chóu.He likes to argue with people but never holds a grudge.
- 辩，。Tā biàn dé miàn hóng ěr chì, yě bù kěn rèn shū.She argued until she was red in the face and still wouldn't admit defeat.
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