答辩

dá biàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to reply (to an accusation)
2. to defend one's dissertation

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 辩解 biàn jiě 辩解 biàn jiě to explain to explain or defend oneself: to explain
• 反驳 fǎn bó 反驳 fǎn bó to retort to refute or rebut: to retort

Synonyms

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• 回复 huí fù 回复 huí fù to reply to reply to a question or accusation: to reply

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in academic contexts as 论文答辩 (thesis defense). Not typically used for casual replies like responding to a text message; use 回复 or 回 instead.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 答辩 (formal defense/reply) with 回答 (answer a question) or 答应 (agree/promise). 答辩 implies a structured response to an accusation or during a defense.

Example Sentences

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他在法庭上为自己 答辩 。

He defended himself in court.

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Child Words of 答辩

• 答 答 dá: to answer
• 辩 辩 biàn: to dispute