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Definition
To argue, debate, or discuss the rights and wrongs of a matter based on evidence.
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How it's used
This character is rarely used as a standalone verb in daily speech, appearing almost exclusively in compound words like 辯論 or 爭辯. When you want to express the act of arguing or debating in a casual context, Cantonese speakers prefer using 嗌交 or 拗. It carries a formal or intellectual weight that makes it sound out of place in casual, heated arguments between friends.
Examples
The two of them are arguing about who is right.
Related words
Common phrases
to debate
to argue or dispute
to explain away or justify
Common mistake
Learners often mistake 辯 for 拗, but 辯 implies a structured or logical defense of a position, whereas 拗 is the generic, everyday term for having a disagreement or argument.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
