ping4 lei5評理评理
Jyutpingping4 lei5
Yalepìhng léih
Definition
To judge, arbitrate, or comment objectively on a dispute as a third party.
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How it's used
Implies a desire for an impartial third party to intervene in a dispute, often when two sides are stuck in a stalemate. It carries a sense of seeking validation or justice rather than just a casual opinion. It is frequently used in the reduplicated form 評評理 to soften the request and make it sound less confrontational.
Examples
You two are arguing, who should we ask to judge who is right?
Related words
Common phrases
ask someone to judge who is right
give a fair judgment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 評論, which is a general comment or review. 評理 specifically requires a context of conflict or disagreement where one side is perceived to be in the wrong.
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