pun3 bit6判別判别

Jyutpingpun3 bit6

Yalepun biht

動詞

Definition

To differentiate or distinguish.

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How it's used

Distinguishing between abstract concepts or subtle differences often relies on this term in formal or analytical contexts. While 分別 is used for everyday comparisons, 判別 carries a stronger sense of making a judgment or reaching a conclusion through careful observation. It is frequently encountered in technical, legal, or investigative discussions where accuracy is paramount.

Examples

nei5你pun3判bit6別dou3到bin1邊go3個hai6係hou2好jan4人mei6未aa4呀？

Have you managed to distinguish who is a good person yet?

keoi5佢hou2好naan4難pun3判bit6別bin1邊gin2件saam1衫sin1先hai6係zan1真fo3貨。

It is very hard for him to distinguish which piece of clothing is authentic.

Common phrases

pun3判bit6別zan1真gaa2假

to distinguish true from false

pun3判bit6別si6是fei1非

to distinguish right from wrong

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual conversation when comparing two simple objects, as it sounds overly clinical or academic. Use 分別 instead for routine situations like choosing between two brands or types of food.