Definitions
- 1. right and wrong
- 2. quarrel
Word relationships
Usage notes
Common mistakes
是非 is often used in the structure 惹是非 (cause trouble), not 找是非. Non-natives may mistakenly say 找是非 instead of the correct 惹是非.
Formality
是非 is neutral when meaning 'right and wrong', but in the sense of 'quarrel' or 'trouble', it is informal and often carries a negative tone.
Example Sentences
3 shown小孩子也要懂得 是非 。
閒人無樂趣，忙人無 是非 。
是非 對錯並不難分。
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Words Containing 是非
to stir up trouble
to incite a quarrel (idiom); to sow discord between people
to incite a quarrel (idiom); to sow discord between people
to distinguish right and wrong (idiom)
unable to distinguish right and wrong (idiom)
trouble spot
to distinguish right from wrong (idiom)
lit. right and wrong, crooked and straight (idiom); fig. merits and demerits
to determine right and wrong based on public opinion (idiom)
unable to distinguish right and wrong (idiom)
to confuse right and wrong (idiom)
to invert right and wrong