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评
píng
to discuss
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #11406, Hard
评
píng
to comment
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #11406, Hard
评
píng
to criticize
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #11406, Hard
评
píng
to judge
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #11406, Hard
评
píng
to choose (by public appraisal)
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #11406, Hard
评
píng
to appraise, to criticize, to evaluate
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #11406, Hard
píng(ping2)ping T2
1to discuss
2to comment
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March 24, 2026
评(評)píng(ping2)
The character 评 (píng) means to discuss, comment, criticize, or judge something. It is commonly used in contexts where evaluation or appraisal is involved, such as in reviews of art, literature, or performance. The nuance often implies a more formal or structured judgment, rather than casual opinions.
Strokes7Radical讠Frequency#11406DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, public appraisal is significant, especially in fields like education and art, where 评 is often used to provide feedback and foster improvement. This highlights the value placed on collective opinions and formal assessments in Chinese society.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'ping' sound as you throw a stone into a pond, causing ripples that represent discussions and evaluations spreading out. The character 评 has the radical 议 (yì), which relates to discussion, visually linking the idea of appraisal to the act of talking or debating about something.
Meanings of 评
píng(ping2)
1to discuss
2to comment
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About 评
评Simplified
評Traditional
7Strokes
讠Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#11406Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
评论 (pínglùn) is often used for more detailed discussions or critiques, while 评 (píng) implies a more straightforward judgment.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context when using 评, as it can carry a negative connotation if used for criticism. It is often seen in formal settings, such as academic evaluations or official reviews. Common collocations include 评价 (píngjià) meaning 'to evaluate' and 评论 (pínglùn) meaning 'to comment'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 评 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 concepts like 评价 (to evaluate) and 评论 (to comment). Students should focus on recognizing its use in different contexts and practice using it in sentences to express opinions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 评 with 讨论 (tǎolùn), thinking they mean the same. Remember that 评 involves judgment, while 讨论 is more about conversation. A wrong example would be saying '我想评这个问题' (I want to discuss this issue) instead of '我想讨论这个问题'.
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评 = 讠 + 平. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 评
IDS Structure⿰讠平
评Full character
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讠yan2
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平Ping2
right
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Parts
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How to say to discuss in Chinese
“to discuss” in Chinese is评píng
The character 评 (píng) means to discuss, comment, criticize, or judge something. It is commonly used in contexts where evaluation or appraisal is involved, such as in reviews of art, literature, or performance. The nuance often implies a more formal or structured judgment, rather than casual opinions.
When to use 评
Be mindful of the context when using 评, as it can carry a negative connotation if used for criticism. It is often seen in formal settings, such as academic evaluations or official reviews. Common collocations include 评价 (píngjià) meaning 'to evaluate' and 评论 (pínglùn) meaning 'to comment'.
评 or something close to it
评论 (pínglùn) is often used for more detailed discussions or critiques, while 评 (píng) implies a more straightforward judgment.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 评 with 讨论 (tǎolùn), thinking they mean the same. Remember that 评 involves judgment, while 讨论 is more about conversation. A wrong example would be saying '我想评这个问题' (I want to discuss this issue) instead of '我想讨论这个问题'.
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Grammar patterns of 评
评 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 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
This was an uncharitable assessment of the reasons for the failure.
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他因这番尖锐的批评而万念俱灰，茫然不知所措。
tā yīn zhè fān jiānruì de pīpíng ér wàn niàn jù huī， mángrán bùzhī-suǒcuò。
He was shattered and bewildered by this trenchant criticism.
7
据我所知，他在报道中毫不留情地批评了初审法官。
jù wǒ suǒ zhī， tā zài bàodào zhōng háobù liú qíng dì pīpíng le chū shěn fǎguān。
I gather his report is highly critical of the trial judge.
8
它批评主要承包商在其最初估价中犯了严重的错误。
tā pīpíng zhǔyào chéngbāo Shāng zài qí zuìchū gū jià zhōng fàn le yánzhòng de cuòwù。
It criticises the main contractor for seriously erring in its original estimates.
9
我们从未在音乐媒体获得过好评。
wǒmen cóngwèi zài yīnyuè méitǐ huòdé guò hǎopíng。
We've never had a good review in the music press.
10
我们的记者一直在评估制裁带来的影响。
wǒmen de jìzhě yìzhí zài pínggū zhìcái dàilái de yǐngxiǎng。
Our corre-spondent has been assessing the impact of the sanctions.
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Cultural Notes for 评
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The character 评 is often used in contexts like film reviews, academic discussions, and public forums, reflecting the importance of public discourse in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 评
Words containing this character20
评委píngwěijudging panel評委
评价píngjiàto evaluate評價
评论pínglùnto comment on評論
评估pínggūto evaluate評估
批评pīpíngto criticize批評
评píngto discuss評
评审píngshěnto appraise評審
评选píngxuǎnto select on the basis of a vote or consensus評選
评判píngpànto appraise評判
好评hǎopíngfavorable criticism好評
评分píngfēnto grade評分
评定píngdìngto evaluate評定
评级píngjírating評級
评论家pínglùnjiācritic評論家
评议píngyìto appraise through discussion評議
测评cèpíngto test and evaluate測評
评为píngwéito elect as評為
点评diǎnpíngto comment點評
评比píngbǐto evaluate (by comparison)評比
评语píngyǔcomment評語
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Frequently asked questions about 评
评 (píng) refers to the act of discussing or commenting, while 评价 (píngjià) specifically means to evaluate or give an appraisal. The latter is often used in more formal contexts.
Yes, 评 can be used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing opinions on topics like movies, books, or current events. It helps convey your thoughts and engage with others.
评 (píng) means to discuss, comment, criticize, judge, or choose by public appraisal. It is often used in contexts where opinions or evaluations are shared or required.
You can use 评 in a sentence like '我们来评一下这个电影' which means 'Let's discuss this movie.' It is commonly applied in academic or formal evaluations as well.
You can use 评 in contexts like academic evaluations, critiques of performances, or discussions about literature.
Not necessarily; it can be neutral or positive, but pay attention to the context and tone to avoid sounding overly critical.
Focus on context; for example, 评 emphasizes evaluation or judgment, while 讨论 (tǎolùn) emphasizes discussion without necessarily judging.
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