ping4評评
Jyutpingping4
Yalepìhng
Definition
To judge, evaluate, or appraise.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of weighing evidence or forming an opinion rather than just a simple decision. It is frequently used in the context of settling disputes or providing a critical review of performance. Unlike formal written Chinese, it often appears in spoken Cantonese when someone is asked to act as an impartial mediator.
Examples
They have been evaluating for a long time without a result.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 判 which is more about making a legal or final verdict. Using 評 implies a more subjective or analytical process of assessment.
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