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March 24, 2026
辩护(辯護)biànhù(bian4hu4)
辩护 (biàn hù) means to defend or advocate for someone or something, often in a legal context. It involves articulating arguments and reasoning to support a position or individual, commonly used in both formal settings, such as courts, and informal discussions.
Frequency#2459DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 辩护 is significant in legal traditions, reflecting the importance of advocacy and support within the justice system. The role of a lawyer in defending clients is highly respected.
Memory Tip
Think of 辩 (biàn) as 'debate' and 护 (hù) as 'protect.' Imagine a knight (护) in armor, passionately debating (辩) to defend a castle. The imagery of defending a fortress during a debate can help remember the pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 辩护
biànhù(bian4hu4)
1to speak in defense of
2to argue in favor of
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About 辩护
辩护Simplified
辯護Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2459Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 辩护
Quick Contrast
辩护 (biànhù) vs 辩论 (biànlùn) — choose 辩护 when focusing on defending a position, while 辩论 emphasizes debating different viewpoints.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 辩 (biàn) as 'debate' and 护 (hù) as 'protect.' Imagine a knight (护) in armor, passionately debating (辩) to defend a castle. The imagery of defending a fortress during a debate can help remember the pronunciation and meaning.
Usage Notes
辩护 is typically used in legal contexts, but can also be applied in everyday discussions. Common mistakes include confusing it with 辩论 (biàn lùn), which means 'debate' rather than 'defend.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 辩护 connects well with other legal vocabulary and terms related to argumentation. Students should focus on the context in which it is used, especially in legal discussions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 辩护 is significant in legal traditions, reflecting the importance of advocacy and support within the justice system. The role of a lawyer in defending clients is highly respected.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 辩护 with 辩论, mistakenly using 辩护 when they mean to discuss a debate. For example, saying '我在辩护这个问题' (I am defending this issue) when they mean to say '我在辩论这个问题' (I am debating this issue).
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Grammar Patterns of 辩护
辩护 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
维克多·什科洛夫斯基为这本书公开____。
Viktor Shklovsky spoke out in defence of the book.
Example Sentences for 辩护 (6)
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1
维克多·什科洛夫斯基为这本书公开辩护。
wéi kè duō· · shí kē luò fū sī jī wéi zhè běn shū gōng kāi biàn。
Viktor Shklovsky spoke out in defence of the book.
2
你准备好反驳辩护人提出的问题了 吗 ?
nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo fǎn bó biàn hù rén tí chū de wèn tí le?
Are you ready to plead against the case offered by the defendant?
Uncle Herbert never argued, never spoke up for himself.
4
我们总会用听起来非常高尚的理论为我们的行动辩护。
wǒ mén zǒng huì yòng tīng qǐ lái fēi cháng gāo shàng de lǐ lùn wéi wǒ mén de háng dòng biàn hù。
We'll always justify our actions with noble sounding theories.
5
为什么希尔顿如此激动地为他辩护呢？
wéi shí mó xī ěr dùn rú cǐ jī dòng dì wéi tā biàn hù ne？
Why had Hilton defended him so ardently?
6
他写了一篇出色的文章为我辩护.
tā xiě le yī piān chū sè de wén zhāng wéi wǒ biàn hù.
He wrote a splendid polemic in my favour.
Cultural Notes for 辩护
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 辩护 is significant in legal traditions, reflecting the importance of advocacy and support within the justice system. The role of a lawyer in defending clients is highly respected.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, the concept of defense often emphasizes individual rights, while in Chinese culture, it may also highlight collective harmony and social responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions about 辩护
No, while it is commonly used in legal contexts, it can also apply to informal discussions where one defends a viewpoint.
Yes, it can be used humorously or casually to defend a favorite team or opinion.
辩护 refers to defending a position, while 辩论 refers to a formal debate where opposing arguments are presented.
