Meaning
辩明 means to clarify or distinguish something clearly, often used when explaining facts, clearing up misunderstandings, or making distinctions between similar concepts. It combines the meaning of 'to debate/distinguish' (辩) with 'clear/bright' (明).
Usage
This is a somewhat formal verb often used in written or serious spoken contexts. Native speakers use it when they need to explain something clearly, resolve confusion, or make important distinctions. It commonly appears with phrases like 辩明是非 (distinguish right from wrong) or 辩明真相 (clarify the truth).
Examples
- 01我们需要辩明事实真相，不能被谣言误导。, .We need to clarify the actual truth and not be misled by rumors.
- 02法官要求证人辩明当时的情况。.The judge asked the witness to clarify the situation at that time.
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Common collocations
- 辩明是非to distinguish right from wrong
- 辩明真相to clarify the truth
- 辩明事实to clarify the facts
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 辩 (originally showing two people speaking, from 言 'speech') with 明 (sun and moon together, meaning 'bright'), creating the sense of making something bright/clear through explanation or argument.