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辩护 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辩护biànhùto speak in defense ofHSK 7, v, 23 strokes, rank #2459, Very Hard
辩护biànhùto argue in favor ofHSK 7, v, 23 strokes, rank #2459, Very Hard
辩护biànhùto defendHSK 7, v, 23 strokes, rank #2459, Very Hard
辩护biànhùto pleadHSK 7, v, 23 strokes, rank #2459, Very Hard
biànhù(bian4hu4)bian hu T4
  1. 1to speak in defense of
  2. 2to argue in favor of
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March 24, 2026

辩护(辯護)biànhù(bian4hu4)

辩护 (biàn hù) means to defend or advocate for someone or something, often in a legal context. It involves articulating arguments and reasoning to support a position or individual, commonly used in both formal settings, such as courts, and informal discussions.

Strokes23Frequency#2459DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 辩护 is significant in legal traditions, reflecting the importance of advocacy and support within the justice system. The role of a lawyer in defending clients is highly respected.

Memory Tip

Think of 辩 (biàn) as 'debate' and 护 (hù) as 'protect.' Imagine a knight (护) in armor, passionately debating (辩) to defend a castle. The imagery of defending a fortress during a debate can help remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 辩护

biànhù(bian4hu4)
1to speak in defense of
2to argue in favor of
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About 辩护

辩护Simplified
辯護Traditional
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2459Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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辩护 (biànhù) vs 辩论 (biànlùn) — choose 辩护 when focusing on defending a position, while 辩论 emphasizes debating different viewpoints.

Usage Notes

辩护 is typically used in legal contexts, but can also be applied in everyday discussions. Common mistakes include confusing it with 辩论 (biàn lùn), which means 'debate' rather than 'defend.'

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 辩护 connects well with other legal vocabulary and terms related to argumentation. Students should focus on the context in which it is used, especially in legal discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 辩护 with 辩论, mistakenly using 辩护 when they mean to discuss a debate. For example, saying '我在辩护这个问题' (I am defending this issue) when they mean to say '我在辩论这个问题' (I am debating this issue).

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Component Characters

辩biànto dispute
HSK 716 strokes辛
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护hùto protect
HSK 77 strokes扌
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How to say to speak in defense of in Chinese

“to speak in defense of” in Chinese is辩护biànhù

辩护 (biàn hù) means to defend or advocate for someone or something, often in a legal context. It involves articulating arguments and reasoning to support a position or individual, commonly used in both formal settings, such as courts, and informal discussions.

When to use 辩护

辩护 is typically used in legal contexts, but can also be applied in everyday discussions. Common mistakes include confusing it with 辩论 (biàn lùn), which means 'debate' rather than 'defend.'

辩护 or something close to it

辩护 (biànhù) vs 辩论 (biànlùn) — choose 辩护 when focusing on defending a position, while 辩论 emphasizes debating different viewpoints.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 辩护 with 辩论, mistakenly using 辩护 when they mean to discuss a debate. For example, saying '我在辩护这个问题' (I am defending this issue) when they mean to say '我在辩论这个问题' (I am debating this issue).

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Grammar Patterns of 辩护

辩护 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 4 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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维克多·什科洛夫斯基为这本书公开____。

Viktor Shklovsky spoke out in defence of the book.

Example Sentences for 辩护 (6)

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维克多·什科洛夫斯基为这本书公开辩护。

wéi kè duō· · shí kē luò fū sī jī wéi zhè běn shū gōng kāi biàn。

Viktor Shklovsky spoke out in defence of the book.
2
你准备好反驳辩护人提出的问题了 吗 ?

nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo fǎn bó biàn hù rén tí chū de wèn tí le?

Are you ready to plead against the case offered by the defendant?
3
赫伯特叔叔从不与人争吵，也从不为自己辩护。

hè bó tè shū shū cóng bù yǔ rén zhēng chǎo， ， yě cóng bù wéi zì jǐ biàn。

Uncle Herbert never argued, never spoke up for himself.
4
我们总会用听起来非常高尚的理论为我们的行动辩护。

wǒ mén zǒng huì yòng tīng qǐ lái fēi cháng gāo shàng de lǐ lùn wéi wǒ mén de háng dòng biàn hù。

We'll always justify our actions with noble sounding theories.
5
为什么希尔顿如此激动地为他辩护呢？

wéi shí mó xī ěr dùn rú cǐ jī dòng dì wéi tā biàn hù ne？

Why had Hilton defended him so ardently?
6
他写了一篇出色的文章为我辩护.

tā xiě le yī piān chū sè de wén zhāng wéi wǒ biàn hù.

He wrote a splendid polemic in my favour.

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Cultural Notes for 辩护

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In Western cultures, the concept of defense often emphasizes individual rights, while in Chinese culture, it may also highlight collective harmony and social responsibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about 辩护

No, while it is commonly used in legal contexts, it can also apply to informal discussions where one defends a viewpoint.

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