鉴别 (jiàn bié) — to differentiate; to distinguish (often by careful examination)
Definition
鉴别 emphasizes careful expert judgment — identifying quality, authenticity, or fine differences. More formal and evaluative than 区别 or 区分, which just mark a distinction.
verb
to differentiateto distinguish (often by careful examination)
Examples
- 鉴别。Zhuān jiā néng jiàn bié gǔ huà de zhēn wěi.Experts can distinguish the authenticity of ancient paintings.
- 鉴别。Wǒ men xū yào jiàn bié zhè xiē chǎn pǐn de zhì liàng.We need to differentiate the quality of these products.
- 鉴别。Tā tōng guò qì wèi jiàn bié bù tóng pǐn zhǒng de kā fēi.He distinguishes different varieties of coffee by their aroma.
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