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分清 (fēn qīng) — to distinguish clearly; to tell apart; to draw a clear line between

Definition

A result verb: successfully telling two similar things apart (truth from false, voices, colors). Focuses on the OUTCOME of distinguishing; often used in potential complements (分得清 / 分不清).

verb
to distinguish clearlyto tell apartto draw a clear line between

Examples

  • 分清。
    Tā hěn nán fēn qīng zhēn jiǎ.
    He finds it hard to distinguish truth from falsehood.
  • ？
    Nǐ fēn de qīng hóng sè hé lǜ sè ma?
    Can you tell red and green apart?
  • 。
    Wǒ fēn bù qīng nǎ ge shì tā de shēng yīn.
    I can't tell which one is his voice.
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