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“tell apart” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēn biàn

Example

他很难分辨真假。tā hěn nán fēn biàn zhēn jiǎ

He finds it hard to tell real from fake.

Illustration for 分辨 (tell apart)

How to say “tell apart” in Chinese

“Tell apart” in Chinese is 分辨 (fēn biàn).

A close look separates similar things until their difference or truth becomes clear.

Full entry for 分辨: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 分辨

作为消费者,要学会分辨商品的真伪。zuò wéi xiāo fèi zhě yào xué huì fēn biàn shāng pǐn de zhēn wěi

As a consumer, you should learn to tell genuine products from fake ones.

Tips for using 分辨

  • In everyday speech, this verb often appears with an expression of ability or difficulty, showing whether the available clues are enough for a judgment.

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