鉴别

jiàn bié

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to differentiate
2. to distinguish

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

混淆

hùn xiáo

to obscure

opposite of distinguish, meaning to confuse or mix up

Related words

2 items

区分

qū fēn

to differentiate

to differentiate; often used in similar contexts

识别

shí bié

to distinguish

to identify or recognize, a related process

Synonyms

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辨别

biàn bié

to distinguish; to differentiate; to discern; to recognize; to tell

both mean to distinguish or differentiate

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in formal contexts: 鉴别真伪 (jiàn bié zhēn wěi) - distinguish authenticity; 鉴别品质 (jiàn bié pǐn zhì) - evaluate quality.

Common mistakes

鉴别 often implies a careful, professional or authoritative evaluation, not just noticing a difference; don't use it for casual distinction.

Example Sentences

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请专家鉴别这幅画的真伪。

Please have an expert authenticate the authenticity of this painting.

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Child Words of 鉴别

别

biè

to make sb change their ways, opinions etc

to reflect

to leave

鉴别