bin6 wu6辯護辩护

Jyutpingbin6 wu6

Yalebihn wuh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To defend, justify, or vindicate a position or party against accusations using speech or writing.

neutralcommunicationother

How it's used

Primarily used in formal or legal contexts, this term carries a sense of arguing against an accusation or providing a rationale for a controversial stance. While it can apply to everyday arguments, it often implies a structured or serious attempt to clear one's name or protect a position. In casual conversation, people might prefer simpler phrases like 幫口 or 講好說話 when defending someone in a less formal way.

Examples

keoi5佢ceng2請zo2咗go3個hou2好ging6勁ge3嘅leot6律si1師bong1幫keoi5佢bin6辯wu6護。

He hired a very capable lawyer to defend him.

nei5你zung6仲soeng2想dim2點joeng2樣wai6為zi6自gei2己ge3嘅hang4行wai4為bin6辯wu6護aa4呀？

How else do you intend to justify your actions?

Common phrases

ceot1出ting4庭bin6辯wu6護

to appear in court for defense

wai6為zi6自gei2己bin6辯wu6護

to defend oneself

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for physical protection, which is expressed as 保護. Confusing the two is a common error because both involve the concept of keeping someone safe, but 辯護 is strictly limited to verbal or written advocacy.