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This term is often used in formal academic settings, so it's important to use it appropriately. A common mistake is to confuse it with simpler terms for 'to reply', which may not convey the same gravity. Remember that the tone should be serious when discussing dissertation defenses.
As an HSK 6 word, 答辩 is an important term for advanced learners, especially those in academia. Students should focus on its formal usage and be aware of related vocabulary such as 论文 (lùn wén, thesis) and 学位 (xué wèi, degree).
Learners often misuse 答辩 in casual conversations, where simpler terms like 回答 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我在咖啡店答辩' (I defended my dissertation at a coffee shop) is incorrect; the term should be reserved for formal settings.
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How to say to reply (to an accusation) in Chinese
“to reply (to an accusation)” in Chinese is答辩
答辩 (dá biàn) refers to the act of responding or defending oneself, particularly in formal contexts like academic defenses. Commonly, it is used when discussing the defense of a thesis or dissertation, where a candidate must answer questions posed by a committee to demonstrate their knowledge and research findings.
When to use 答辩
This term is often used in formal academic settings, so it's important to use it appropriately. A common mistake is to confuse it with simpler terms for 'to reply', which may not convey the same gravity. Remember that the tone should be serious when discussing dissertation defenses.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 答辩 in casual conversations, where simpler terms like 回答 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我在咖啡店答辩' (I defended my dissertation at a coffee shop) is incorrect; the term should be reserved for formal settings.
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Grammar Patterns of 答辩
答辩 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 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她因受到挑衅而过失杀人的有罪____被驳回。
Her plea of guilty to manslaughter through provocation was rejected.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 答辩
回答 (huí dá) simply means 'to answer', while 答辩 implies a formal defense, especially in academic contexts.
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