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March 24, 2026
辩解(辯解)biànjiě(bian4jie3)
辩解 (biàn jiě) means to explain or justify one's actions, opinions, or beliefs, often in a defensive manner. It is commonly used in contexts where someone feels the need to clarify their stance or defend against criticism, such as in discussions, debates, or legal situations.
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Cultural Note
辩解 is often associated with the Chinese value of maintaining harmony; individuals might feel compelled to justify their actions to avoid conflict or misunderstanding. This reflects the importance of social relationships in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lawyer in a courtroom passionately arguing their case, waving their hands and saying, 'Let me 辩解 (defend) my client!' The character 辩 (biàn) has the 'speech' radical 口 (kǒu), suggesting the act of speaking, while 解 (jiě) means to untie or explain, reinforcing the idea of clarifying a point.
Meanings of 辩解
biànjiě(bian4jie3)
1to explain
2to justify
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About 辩解
辩解Simplified
辯解Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 辩解
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辩护 (biàn hù) - use 辩解 when emphasizing personal justification rather than legal defense; 辩论 (biàn lùn) - use 辩解 for personal explanations rather than formal arguments.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a lawyer in a courtroom passionately arguing their case, waving their hands and saying, 'Let me 辩解 (defend) my client!' The character 辩 (biàn) has the 'speech' radical 口 (kǒu), suggesting the act of speaking, while 解 (jiě) means to untie or explain, reinforcing the idea of clarifying a point.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 辩解 with similar terms like 解释 (jiě shì), which means to explain without the defensive nuance. It's best used in formal situations, especially in debates or discussions, and be cautious of the tone; use a serious tone when discussing sensitive topics.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 辩解 connects with other words related to argumentation and explanation, such as 论证 (lùn zhèng - argument) and 争论 (zhēng lùn - debate). Students should focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced opinions.
Cultural Note
辩解 is often associated with the Chinese value of maintaining harmony; individuals might feel compelled to justify their actions to avoid conflict or misunderstanding. This reflects the importance of social relationships in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
A frequent error is using 辩解 in contexts where a simple explanation suffices, such as saying '我想辩解这个问题' (I want to justify this question) instead of '我想解释这个问题' (I want to explain this question). Always consider the defensive nuance of 辩解.
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Grammar Patterns of 辩解
辩解 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 5 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.
His criticism was so harsh that I was too scared to cry or to defend myself.
Example Sentences for 辩解 (4)
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1
破坏了医院的纪律，埃米将不得不为自己辩解。
pò huài le yī yuàn de jì lǜ， ， āi mǐ jiāng bù dé bù wéi zì jǐ biàn。
Hospital discipline was broken. Amy would have to explain herself.
2
越为自己辩解的人越暴露自己的错误.
yuè wéi zì jǐ biàn jiě de rén yuè bào lòu zì jǐ de cuò wù.
He who excuses himself exposes himself.
3
他想用站不住脚的借口为自己的缺席辩解.
tā xiǎng yòng zhàn bù zhù jiǎo de jiè kǒu wéi zì jǐ de quē xí biàn jiě.
He tried to justify his absence with lame excuses.
4
他竟然敢搬出马丁·路德·金和马尔科姆·艾克斯的名字来为自己的行为辩解。
tā jìng rán gǎn bān chū mǎ dīng· · lù· dé · jīn hé mǎ ěr· kē mǔ · ài kè sī de míng zì lái wéi zì jǐ de háng。
He has even had the temerity to invoke the names of Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X in defence of his actions.
Cultural Notes for 辩解
🏮Cultural insight
辩解 is often associated with the Chinese value of maintaining harmony; individuals might feel compelled to justify their actions to avoid conflict or misunderstanding. This reflects the importance of social relationships in Chinese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 辩解
Use 辩解 when you need to defend or justify a viewpoint, while 解释 is used for straightforward explanations without the defensive aspect.
While it can be used informally, it is more appropriate in formal discussions or debates.
Common phrases include '辩解自己' (defend oneself) and '辩解观点' (justify a viewpoint).
