bin6 cing1辯稱辩称
Jyutpingbin6 cing1
Yalebihn chīng
Definition
To argue in defense of oneself; to claim or contend in self-defense.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts to describe someone defending their actions by offering an explanation or excuse. It carries a subtle implication that the speaker is skeptical of the claim being made, as it often precedes a statement that is being challenged or investigated.
Examples
He contended that he was not at the scene at that time.
How do you contend that you have not done this?
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Common phrases
to contend that one was unaware
to contend that it was a misunderstanding
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. It is not a general word for 'to say' or 'to claim' and should be reserved for scenarios involving defense or justification against an accusation.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
