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褒贬

bāobiǎn
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व्याख्या 褒贬 in your Level:
At the A1 level, '褒贬' (bāobiǎn) is a very advanced word that you likely won't use. However, you can think of it as a way to say 'good and bad' (好和坏) about something. Imagine you have a new toy. One friend says it's great (praise), and another friend says it's too small (blame). When people talk about both the good and the bad parts of your toy, they are '褒贬'-ing it. In Chinese, '褒' is like a 'thumbs up' and '贬' is like a 'thumbs down.' Even though it's a hard word, just remember it means talking about what is good and what is not good. You might see it in simple stories where people talk about a person's character. For now, just focus on knowing that '褒' is good and '贬' is bad. You don't need to use this word in your own speaking yet, but if you hear it, think of a scale with a plus and a minus on it.
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
For A2 learners, '褒贬' (bāobiǎn) is a word that combines two opposites. You already know '好' (good) and '坏' (bad). This word is a more 'grown-up' way to talk about opinions. When people watch a movie, some like it and some don't. You can say the movie has '褒贬'. It's a verb that means 'to judge' or 'to review.' A common phrase you might hear is '褒贬不一' (bāobiǎn bùyī), which means 'some people like it, some people don't.' It's like saying 'the reviews are mixed.' If you go to a market to buy a bag, and you tell the seller 'this bag is a bit dirty,' you are '褒贬'-ing the bag. The seller might be happy because it means you really want to buy it! Just remember: it's about giving an opinion that includes both the strengths and the weaknesses of a thing.
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
At the B1 level, you should start to recognize '褒贬' (bāobiǎn) in written texts like news reports or social media comments. It is a coordinative verb, meaning it's made of two parts that work together. '褒' means to praise, and '贬' means to criticize or lower the value of something. In B1 contexts, you'll often see it used to describe public reaction. For instance, '大家对这本新书的褒贬很大' (Everyone has strong praise and criticism for this new book). It's more formal than just saying '评价' (píngjià). You should also be aware of its colloquial use where it specifically means 'to find fault.' If someone is being very critical of your work, you might say '请不要随意褒贬我的努力' (Please don't casually criticize/judge my efforts). It's a useful word for discussing opinions in a more nuanced way than just 'good' or 'bad.'
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
At the B2 level, you are expected to use '褒贬' (bāobiǎn) accurately in both formal and semi-formal contexts. You should understand the historical and cultural weight it carries. In B2 Chinese, '褒贬' is often used to discuss the 'Spring and Autumn' style of writing (春秋笔法), where an author's choice of words conveys a moral judgment. You should be comfortable using the phrase '褒贬不一' to describe controversial topics. You also need to distinguish it from synonyms like '评价' or '评论.' Remember that '褒贬' often implies a more personal or moral appraisal. For example, in a debate about a historical figure like Qin Shi Huang, you would use '褒贬' to describe the conflicting historical views of his reign. You should also understand the marketplace idiom '褒贬是买主,' which illustrates a deep aspect of Chinese commercial psychology—that criticism can be a sign of genuine interest.
For C1 learners, '褒贬' (bāobiǎn) is a tool for sophisticated literary and social analysis. You should be able to use it to describe the nuanced stance of an author or a critic. At this level, you should explore the word's role in classical literature, such as 'Dream of the Red Chamber' or 'The Scholars,' where characters are frequently '褒贬'-ed by the narrator or by each other to reveal their social standing and moral character. You should also be able to use the word as a noun in complex sentences, such as '置外界褒贬于不顾' (to disregard outside praise or censure). Furthermore, you should be aware of regional variations; for instance, in some Northern dialects, '褒贬' can be used as a very sharp verb for belittling someone. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the word's 'moral audit' function in Chinese society, where one's '褒贬' in the eyes of the community is a vital part of their 'face' (面子).
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
At the C2 level, '褒贬' (bāobiǎn) is a concept deeply embedded in your mastery of 'Chunqiu Bi Fa' (praise and blame historiography). You should understand how this word relates to the Confucian tradition of using history as a mirror for morality. You can use it in high-level academic discussions about historiography, art theory, or political philosophy. For example, you might analyze how a particular historian's '褒贬' of a dynasty reflects their own political biases. You should also be able to use the word in its most abstract forms, discussing the '褒贬' of time or fate. At this level, you are not just using a word; you are engaging with a fundamental category of Chinese thought—the idea that language itself is a vehicle for moral judgment. You should be able to use it with precision in literary criticism, perhaps discussing the '无可褒贬' (beyond reproach) nature of a masterpiece or the '褒贬对立' (polarized appraisal) of a radical new theory.
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褒贬 30 सेकंड में

  • Combined word meaning praise (褒) and blame (贬).
  • Used for reviews, historical judgments, and social criticism.
  • Commonly seen in the phrase '褒贬不一' (mixed reviews).
  • In daily speech, it often leans towards finding fault.

The Chinese word 褒贬 (bāobiǎn) is a fascinating linguistic artifact that encapsulates the dual nature of human judgment. At its core, it is a compound verb formed by two opposing characters: 褒 (bāo), meaning to praise or honor, and 贬 (biǎn), meaning to censure, diminish, or demote. When combined, they represent the act of evaluating something by weighing its merits against its flaws. It is not merely a neutral 'review'; it carries the weight of a formal appraisal or a social judgment. In many contexts, it functions as a 'contrasting compound' where the literal meaning is 'to praise and blame,' but the functional meaning often leans toward 'to criticize' or 'to find fault,' depending on the social setting.

Etymological Root
The character '褒' historically relates to the long robes given as rewards, while '贬' relates to the reduction of rank or value (often associated with shells/money '贝'). Together, they mirror the historical 'Spring and Autumn' style of historiography where every word was a judgment.

In modern usage, you will encounter 褒贬 in three primary arenas: literary criticism, interpersonal social dynamics, and the marketplace. When a critic reviews a movie, they are said to 褒贬 the work. In a more colloquial sense, if someone is 'nitpicking' your choices, they are '褒贬' your behavior. Interestingly, there is a famous folk saying in Chinese commerce: '褒贬是买主，喝彩是闲人' (The one who criticizes is the buyer; the one who cheers is just a bystander). This suggests that someone who takes the time to point out flaws is actually the one most interested in the product.

对这件古董的褒贬，专家们各持己见，争论不休。(Experts each have their own appraisals of this antique, leading to endless debate.)

The word operates at a B2 level because it requires an understanding of Chinese rhetorical balance. It is more formal than 评价 (píngjià) and more descriptive than 批评 (pīpíng). It implies a comprehensive look at both sides of a coin, even if the speaker eventually lands on one side more heavily than the other. Understanding this word helps learners grasp the 'Chunqiu Bi Fa' (Spring and Autumn style) of Chinese expression—where judgment is embedded within the choice of vocabulary itself. Whether you are reading a high-brow literary review or haggling in a traditional market, 褒贬 is the key to understanding the underlying evaluation being performed.

Social Context
In traditional Chinese culture, one's reputation (名声) is built on the '褒贬' of one's peers. It is a collective process of social auditing.

他从不在背后褒贬同事，因此在办公室人缘很好。(He never speaks ill of or judges his colleagues behind their backs, so he is very popular in the office.)

Grammatical Note
褒贬 can function as a verb (to appraise) or a noun (appraisal/comments). When used as a verb, it can take a direct object representing the person or thing being judged.

Using 褒贬 (bāobiǎn) correctly requires sensitivity to the context's formality. Because it is a disyllabic word composed of two opposites, its grammatical behavior is versatile. It can appear as a predicate, an object, or even a modifier. To master its usage, one must understand that while it literally means 'praise and blame,' the context usually clarifies which aspect is being emphasized. For instance, in an academic setting, it is balanced; in a marketplace setting, it is often critical.

公众对这位政治家的褒贬不一。(Public opinion of this politician is mixed, with both praise and censure.)

One of the most common structures is '褒贬不一' (bāobiǎn bùyī), which translates to 'opinions are divided' or 'mixed reviews.' This is a high-frequency phrase used in journalism and social media to describe reactions to movies, books, or public figures. Another common structure is '褒贬人物' (bāobiǎn rénwù), which means to pass judgment on historical or contemporary figures. This usage is common in historical essays or biographical sketches.

Verb Usage
When used as a verb: '你不要随便褒贬别人' (Don't judge or criticize others casually). Here, it implies a negative skew—specifically, pointing out flaws.

In literary analysis, 褒贬 is often used to describe the author's stance. For example, '作者在文中褒贬分明' (The author's praise and blame are clearly distinguished in the text). This shows that the author has a clear moral or aesthetic position. Unlike 评价 (píngjià), which can be purely objective and data-driven, 褒贬 almost always involves a human, subjective element of approval or disapproval.

这部历史剧对曹操的褒贬，引发了观众的热烈讨论。(The historical drama's portrayal/appraisal of Cao Cao sparked heated discussion among viewers.)

Noun Usage
As a noun: '他不在乎外界的褒贬' (He doesn't care about outside praise or criticism). This is a common way to express resilience or indifference to public opinion.

Finally, consider the negative potential. If you say someone is '爱褒贬人' (ài bāobiǎn rén), you are saying they are judgmental or prone to speaking ill of others. This is a common character trait description in colloquial Mandarin. In this sense, the 'praise' part of the word is almost entirely suppressed, and the word acts as a euphemism for 'to find fault with.'

这幅画画得很好，让人无可褒贬。(This painting is so well done that there is nothing to criticize/appraise negatively.)

Usage in Criticism
In the phrase '无可褒贬', it means 'beyond reproach' or 'flawless'.

The word 褒贬 (bāobiǎn) is not just for dusty history books; it resonates through various layers of modern Chinese life. You will hear it in the hushed conversations of art galleries, the rowdy exchanges of traditional markets, and the sophisticated analysis of news anchors. Understanding where it appears helps you gauge the level of formality and the emotional intent of the speaker.

One of the most vibrant places to encounter this word is in the world of traditional markets (菜市场 or 古玩市场). As mentioned earlier, the idiom '褒贬是买主' is a cornerstone of Chinese bargaining culture. If a customer starts pointing out that the fruit is slightly bruised or the antique has a tiny crack, the seller doesn't get offended. Instead, they recognize this as a signal of intent. The customer is '褒贬'-ing the item to justify a lower price. If they didn't want to buy it, they wouldn't bother criticizing it. In this context, the word is spoken with a knowing smirk.

老板，你别听他瞎褒贬，这货色绝对是上等的。(Boss, don't listen to his blind criticism; this merchandise is definitely top-quality.)

Media and Journalism
On news programs like 'Focus Report' (焦点访谈) or in film review columns, you will frequently hear '舆论褒贬不一' (public opinion is mixed). This is the standard journalistic way to report on a controversial policy or a polarizing celebrity.

In academic and historical circles, the word takes on a more dignified tone. Professors will discuss how the 'Shiji' (Records of the Grand Historian) uses specific verbs to 褒贬 historical figures like Xiang Yu or Liu Bang. Here, it refers to the 'Spring and Autumn' moral judgment. It's about how history remembers you—whether it 'praises' your virtues or 'censures' your failures. In this context, it is a heavy word, full of moral weight.

Furthermore, in corporate performance reviews or '360-degree feedback' sessions, a manager might say, '对于你的表现，公司会有公正的褒贬' (The company will provide a fair appraisal of your performance). This sounds professional and balanced, ensuring the employee that both their achievements and areas for improvement will be noted. It's a more formal and holistic alternative to just saying 'feedback' (反馈).

文学评论家的任务就是对作品进行客观的褒贬。(The task of a literary critic is to perform an objective appraisal of works.)

Modern Digital Space
On platforms like Douban (Chinese IMDb/Goodreads), you might see threads titled '如何褒贬这部新出的电影？' (How to appraise this newly released movie?). It invites a deep-dive analysis rather than a simple star rating.

For learners of Chinese, 褒贬 (bāobiǎn) presents several pitfalls due to its dual nature and shifting formality. The most common mistake is assuming the word is always balanced (50% praise, 50% blame). In reality, the usage is often asymmetrical. Depending on the dialect and context, the '贬' (blame) aspect frequently dominates the meaning, especially in informal speech.

Mistake 1: Misinterpreting '褒贬' as 'Praise'
If a friend says, '你别褒贬我了' (Nǐ bié bāobiǎn wǒ le), a learner might think they are saying 'Don't praise me.' In fact, they are saying 'Don't put me down' or 'Don't criticize me.' In colloquial settings, '褒贬' is almost exclusively used to mean 'to find fault with' or 'to speak ill of.'

Another frequent error is confusing '褒贬' with '评价' (píngjià). While both involve evaluation, 评价 is more neutral and often based on objective criteria (e.g., performance metrics). 褒贬, however, has a stronger moral or aesthetic connotation. You '评价' a student's test score, but you '褒贬' a person's character or an artist's style. Using 褒贬 for a routine, data-based task can sound overly dramatic or archaic.

Incorrect: 老师对我的数学考试进行了褒贬。
Correct: 老师对我的数学考试进行了评价。

Thirdly, learners often struggle with the direction of the word. Since it's a verb-object or coordinative compound, its focus can shift. In formal writing, '褒贬不一' is a set phrase. You cannot say '褒贬不二' or '褒贬很多.' Sticking to established collocations like '有所褒贬' (has some praise and blame) or '无可褒贬' (nothing to criticize) will prevent you from sounding unnatural.

Mistake 2: Overusing it in Informal Chat
Because it is a B2/C1 level word, using it in every casual conversation can make you sound like you're reading from a 19th-century novel. Use '说坏话' or '批评' for everyday griping, and save '褒贬' for when you want to sound more sophisticated or are discussing a formal appraisal.

Incorrect: 妈妈褒贬我不吃蔬菜。
Correct: 妈妈批评我不吃蔬菜。

Pronunciation Note
Ensure the tones are correct: bāo (1st tone) and biǎn (3rd tone). Some learners mispronounce '褒' as 'bǎo', which makes it sound like 'protect' (保), completely changing the meaning.

To truly understand 褒贬 (bāobiǎn), we must see how it sits alongside its linguistic cousins. Chinese has a rich vocabulary for 'judgment,' and choosing the right word depends on the 'flavor' of the evaluation you are describing.

评价 (píngjià)
This is the most common and neutral term for 'evaluate' or 'comment.' It is used for everything from Uber drivers to scientific theories. Unlike 褒贬, it doesn't carry an inherent moral weight or a sense of 'praise vs. blame'—it's just an assessment.
评论 (pínglùn)
This means 'to comment' or 'to review.' It focuses on the act of discussing and analyzing. You write a '评论' (review) in a newspaper. While a '评论' contains '褒贬', the latter refers to the *judgment itself*, whereas the former refers to the *entire discourse*.
毁誉 (huǐyù)
A very formal, literary synonym. '毁' (slander/destroy) and '誉' (reputation/praise). This is often used in the context of one's lifelong reputation. For example, '毁誉参半' (half slander, half praise) is a more formal version of '褒贬不一'.

When should you choose 褒贬 over these? Use it when you want to highlight the *contrast* between good and bad points, or when you are using the specific 'market' or 'social criticism' nuances. If you are writing a formal essay about a historical figure, 褒贬 is perfect because it evokes the tradition of historical judgment.

世人对他的褒贬，他早已置之度外。(He has long since ignored the world's praise and blame/appraisals of him.)

For those looking for more colloquial alternatives, especially when '褒贬' means 'to criticize,' you can use 挑剔 (tiāoti) which means 'to nitpick' or 说三道四 (shuō sān dào sì) which means 'to gossip/criticize behind someone's back.' These are much more common in daily spoken Mandarin when you're annoyed at someone's judgment.

Comparison Table
  • 褒贬: Evaluative, moralistic, can be critical, formal/literary.
  • 评价: Objective, standard, neutral, used in all contexts.
  • 批评: Direct, focused on faults, corrective.
  • 称赞: Focused only on the positive (praise).

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

In the 'Spring and Autumn Annals', Confucius was said to use 'one word for praise, one word for blame' (一字之褒，厉于华衮；一字之贬，严于斧钺) - meaning one word of praise was more glorious than a royal robe, and one word of blame was harsher than an axe.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK bāobiǎn
US bāobiǎn
Primary stress on the first syllable 'bāo', but 'biǎn' requires full tone execution.
तुकबंदी
高 (gāo) 刀 (dāo) 脸 (liǎn - for the second syllable) 点 (diǎn - for the second syllable) 猫 (māo) 包 (bāo) 选 (xuǎn) 浅 (qiǎn)
आम गलतियाँ
  • Pronouncing 'bāo' as 'bǎo' (3rd tone), which sounds like 'protect'.
  • Pronouncing 'biǎn' as 'biàn' (4th tone), which sounds like 'change'.
  • Failing to dip the voice enough on the 3rd tone of 'biǎn'.
  • Neutralizing the tone of 'biǎn' in formal speech (it should stay 3rd tone).
  • Confusing 'bāo' with 'pào' (bubble).

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 4/5

Requires understanding of formal compound characters and literary context.

लिखना 5/5

Writing '褒' is stroke-heavy and difficult for beginners.

बोलना 3/5

Common in set phrases like '褒贬不一', which are easy to use once learned.

श्रवण 4/5

Can be confused with other 'bǎo' or 'biǎn' words if context is missed.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

评价 (píngjià) 批评 (pīpíng) 表扬 (biǎoyáng) 好 (hǎo) 坏 (huài)

आगे सीखें

毁誉参半 (huǐyù cānbàn) 臧否人物 (zāngpǐ rénwù) 春秋笔法 (chūnqiū bǐfǎ) 客观 (kèguān) 主观 (zhǔguān)

उन्नत

一字之褒 (yī zì zhī bāo) 贬谪 (biǎnzhé) 褒义词 (bāoyìcí) 贬义词 (biǎnyìcí)

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Coordinative Compounds (并列式合成词)

褒贬, 质量, 左右, 开关

Verb-as-Noun (动词作名词)

外界的褒贬 (The outside appraisal)

Negative '无可' + Verb

无可褒贬 (Nothing to appraise/Perfect)

Adverbial '有所' + Verb

有所褒贬 (To have some appraisal)

Subject + '不一' (Mixed/Diverse)

看法不一, 褒贬不一

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स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

这个东西有好有坏，人们在褒贬它。

This thing has good and bad parts; people are appraising it.

Simple subject + verb + object.

2

他不听别人的褒贬。

He doesn't listen to others' praise or blame.

Using '褒贬' as a noun object.

3

褒是好，贬是坏。

'Bao' is good, 'Bian' is bad.

Explaining the components of the word.

4

老师褒贬了我的画。

The teacher appraised my drawing.

Basic verb usage.

5

买东西的人会褒贬东西。

The buyer will appraise the items.

Subject + verb + object.

6

我们不要随便褒贬人。

We shouldn't judge people casually.

Using '不要' (don't) with the verb.

7

他的作业褒贬不一。

His homework got mixed reviews.

Subject + set phrase '褒贬不一'.

8

这个故事里有褒贬。

There is praise and blame in this story.

Using '有' (to have) with the noun.

1

这部电影的褒贬不一，有人喜欢，有人不喜欢。

The reviews for this movie are mixed; some like it, some don't.

Using '褒贬不一' to show mixed opinions.

2

他很爱褒贬别人买的东西。

He loves to criticize the things others buy.

Using '爱' (love to) + verb.

3

老板，你别褒贬我的货了，价格已经很低了。

Boss, stop criticizing my goods; the price is already very low.

Colloquial use meaning 'criticize'.

4

对这个新规定，大家的褒贬很多。

There are many appraisals/comments about this new rule.

Using '褒贬' as a noun modified by '很多'.

5

他是一个不在乎别人褒贬的人。

He is a person who doesn't care about others' appraisals.

Using '褒贬' as a noun in a relative clause.

6

我们要客观地褒贬这件作品。

We should appraise this work objectively.

Adverb '客观地' + verb.

7

这本书对历史人物的褒贬很清楚。

This book's praise and blame of historical figures are very clear.

Noun phrase as a subject.

8

你不要在背后褒贬同事。

Don't judge/criticize your colleagues behind their backs.

Prepositional phrase '在背后' + verb.

1

社会对这位明星的褒贬反差很大。

The contrast in social appraisals of this star is huge.

Noun usage with '反差' (contrast).

2

评论家对这部小说的褒贬主要集中在结尾。

Critics' praise and blame for this novel are mainly focused on the ending.

Subject + '集中在' (focused on) + object.

3

他说话直率，从不掩饰对事物的褒贬。

He speaks frankly and never hides his appraisal of things.

Verb '掩饰' (hide) + object.

4

历史会对每一个重要人物有所褒贬。

History will have some appraisal for every important figure.

Using '有所' (to some extent have) + noun.

5

这幅画的艺术价值是无可褒贬的。

The artistic value of this painting is beyond reproach/appraisal.

Set phrase '无可褒贬'.

6

他虽然褒贬了我的计划，但也给了很好的建议。

Although he criticized my plan, he also gave good suggestions.

Conjunction '虽然...但...' with the verb.

7

在网络时代，任何事都会面临公众的褒贬。

In the internet age, anything will face public appraisal.

Verb '面临' (face) + object.

8

褒贬是买主，这句话在生意场上很有道理。

'The critic is the buyer'—this saying makes a lot of sense in business.

Using an idiom as the subject.

1

作者在文中对这种社会现象进行了深刻的褒贬。

The author performed a profound appraisal of this social phenomenon in the text.

Using '进行' (to carry out) + noun.

2

由于信息不对称，人们对该政策的褒贬往往带有偏见。

Due to information asymmetry, people's appraisals of the policy are often biased.

Compound sentence with causal link '由于'.

3

他的一生功过参半，后世对此褒贬不一。

His life's merits and faults were equal; later generations have mixed appraisals of this.

Parallel structure with '功过参半'.

4

作为一个严谨的学者，他不应在缺乏证据的情况下褒贬古人。

As a rigorous scholar, he should not appraise the ancients without evidence.

Conditional structure '在...情况下'.

5

这种褒贬分明的写作风格，深受读者喜爱。

This writing style, with clear praise and blame, is deeply loved by readers.

Adjective phrase '褒贬分明' modifying '写作风格'.

6

对于外界的褒贬，他始终保持着一份淡定与从容。

Regarding outside appraisal, he always maintains a sense of calm and composure.

Prepositional phrase '对于...' at the beginning.

7

这部剧并没有刻意褒贬哪一个角色，而是展现了人性的复杂。

This drama did not intentionally appraise any character but showed the complexity of human nature.

Negative construction '并没有...而是...'.

8

我们应当跳出个人情感，去褒贬历史的得失。

We should step outside personal emotions to appraise the gains and losses of history.

Verb phrase '跳出...去...'.

1

史官在编纂史书时，字里行间往往寄寓着深刻的褒贬。

When compiling history books, historians often embed profound praise and blame between the lines.

Using '寄寓' (to embed/lodge) with '褒贬'.

2

这种不问是非、随声附和的褒贬，实在不足取。

This kind of appraisal, which ignores right and wrong and just echoes others, is truly undesirable.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

3

他那犀利的笔触，对当时的黑暗现实进行了毫不留情的褒贬。

His sharp brushstrokes performed a merciless appraisal of the dark reality of that time.

Adjective '毫不留情' (merciless) modifying '褒贬'.

4

文艺批评若失去了客观公正的褒贬，便会沦为吹捧或谩骂。

If literary criticism loses objective and fair appraisal, it will degenerate into flattery or abuse.

Hypothetical '若...便...' structure.

5

此公在朝野间的褒贬，往往取决于其政治立场的变迁。

This man's reputation (praise/blame) in court and among the people often depends on the shifts in his political stance.

Using '取决于' (depends on).

6

他深知‘褒贬是买主’的道理，故而对顾客的挑剔总是笑脸相迎。

He knows the principle of 'criticism is the buyer,' so he always welcomes customers' nitpicking with a smile.

Using '深知' (know deeply) with an idiom.

7

这些流传至今的民谣，实际上是对历代统治者的集体褒贬。

These folk songs passed down to today are actually a collective appraisal of the rulers of past dynasties.

Using '实际上是' (is actually).

8

在评价这件艺术品时，我们不能仅仅停留在感性的褒贬上。

When evaluating this artwork, we cannot just stay at the level of emotional appraisal.

Structure '停留在...上' (stay at the level of...).

1

夫《春秋》之笔，虽无一字褒贬，而大义自见。

The style of the Spring and Autumn Annals, though it contains not a single explicit word of praise or blame, allows the great principles to manifest themselves.

Classical Chinese style (Classical '虽...而...' structure).

2

其文辞激越，褒贬之际，尽显其书生本色与忧国情怀。

His prose is impassioned, and in the moments of appraisal, it fully reveals his scholarly nature and patriotic concern.

Using '...之际' (at the time/moment of).

3

历史的褒贬，往往随着时代的审美与价值观的演变而不断重构。

Historical appraisal is often constantly reconstructed as the aesthetics and values of the era evolve.

Passive-like structure with '重构' (reconstruct).

4

他在处理这桩公案时，力求做到褒贬得当，不偏不倚。

In handling this public case, he strove to ensure that the appraisal was appropriate and impartial.

Using '力求' (strive to) and '得当' (appropriate).

5

这种超越了世俗褒贬的宁静，正是他多年修行的结晶。

This tranquility, which transcends mundane praise and blame, is the crystallization of his years of practice.

Relative clause '超越了...'.

6

评论家若一味追求新奇而罔顾事实，其褒贬必将失去公信力。

If a critic blindly pursues novelty and ignores facts, their appraisal will inevitably lose credibility.

Complex conditional sentence.

7

在这部宏大的史诗中，作者对英雄与暴君的褒贬交织在一起，发人深省。

In this grand epic, the author's praise and blame of heroes and tyrants are interwoven, sparking deep reflection.

Using '交织' (interwoven) and '发人深省' (thought-provoking).

8

他以一种近乎冷酷的理智，去剖析并褒贬那些被神话了的历史瞬间。

With an almost cold rationality, he dissects and appraises those mythologized moments of history.

Adverbial '以...的理智' (with the rationality of...).

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

褒贬不一
无可褒贬
有所褒贬
褒贬人物
客观褒贬
任人褒贬
褒贬分明
随意褒贬
外界褒贬
一味褒贬

सामान्य वाक्यांश

褒贬是买主

— The person who criticizes the goods is the one most likely to buy them.

别生气，褒贬是买主嘛。

喝彩是闲人

— The person who just cheers is just a bystander with no intention to buy.

褒贬是买主，喝彩是闲人，老板懂这个道理。

春秋褒贬

— The subtle but profound moral judgment found in the Spring and Autumn Annals.

史书中的春秋褒贬影响深远。

不计褒贬

— To not care about praise or blame; to do what one thinks is right.

他一心为公，不计褒贬。

毁誉褒贬

— A general term for all kinds of reputation-related feedback.

身后的毁誉褒贬，他并不在意。

以此褒贬

— To use this as a basis for appraisal.

我们不能以此褒贬一个人的全部。

严厉褒贬

— To give a very harsh and critical appraisal.

导演受到了影评人的严厉褒贬。

私下褒贬

— To criticize or judge someone in private/behind their back.

私下褒贬同事是不礼貌的。

公正褒贬

— To provide a fair and unbiased appraisal.

历史最终会给出公正的褒贬。

盲目褒贬

— To criticize or praise without knowing the facts.

不要盲目褒贬你不了解的事物。

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

褒贬 vs 批评 (pīpíng)

Criticism is only negative; 褒贬 can be both praise and blame.

褒贬 vs 评价 (píngjià)

Evaluation is neutral and objective; 褒贬 is more subjective and moralistic.

褒贬 vs 辩解 (biànjiě)

To explain or defend oneself; sounds similar but means something completely different.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"褒贬不一"

— Opinions are divided; some praise and some criticize.

大家对这部新电影褒贬不一。

Neutral
"褒贬是买主"

— Criticism comes from those who are truly interested in purchasing.

做生意要明白褒贬是买主的道理。

Colloquial
"无可褒贬"

— So perfect or standard that there is nothing to criticize or specifically praise.

这篇论文写得四平八稳，无可褒贬。

Formal
"一字褒贬"

— A single word that carries a heavy weight of praise or blame (Spring and Autumn style).

古人写史，讲究一字褒贬。

Literary
"褒贬分明"

— Clear-cut praise and blame; showing a clear stance.

他的性格决定了他说话总是褒贬分明。

Neutral
"抑扬褒贬"

— To praise and blame alternately; to use rhetorical ups and downs in appraisal.

这篇文章抑扬褒贬，很有张力。

Literary
"任人褒贬"

— To leave oneself or one's work open to whatever judgment people may have.

是非功过，任人褒贬吧。

Philosophical
"有所褒贬"

— To contain some elements of both praise and criticism.

老师对你的表现有所褒贬。

Formal
"求全褒贬"

— To criticize in an attempt to make something perfect; to be overly demanding.

不要对他求全褒贬，他还是个孩子。

Formal
"妄加褒贬"

— To groundlessly or rashly pass judgment.

对于不了解的情况，不可妄加褒贬。

Formal

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

褒贬 vs 褒义 (bāoyì)

Shares the first character.

褒义 refers to the positive connotation of a word, while 褒贬 is the act of appraising.

这个词是褒义词。

褒贬 vs 贬低 (biǎndī)

Shares the second character.

贬低 is purely to belittle or lower something; 褒贬 includes the possibility of praise.

不要贬低他的成就。

褒贬 vs 品评 (pǐnpíng)

Both involve judging quality.

品评 is usually for refined things like tea or art; 褒贬 is more general and moral.

品评名茶。

褒贬 vs 毁誉 (huǐyù)

Both mean praise and blame.

毁誉 is much more formal and usually refers to long-term reputation.

毁誉由人。

褒贬 vs 褒奖 (bāojiǎng)

Shares the first character.

褒奖 is a formal award or high praise; it has no 'blame' component.

政府褒奖了他的英勇。

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A2

对...褒贬不一

大家对他的画褒贬不一。

B1

不在乎...的褒贬

他从不在乎外界的褒贬。

B2

无可...褒贬

他的表现无可褒贬。

C1

有所...褒贬

文中对这一政策有所褒贬。

C2

任由...褒贬

是非功过，任由后人褒贬。

B2

进行...褒贬

评论家对作品进行了褒贬。

B1

爱...褒贬人

他这人就爱褒贬人。

C1

褒贬...得当

这篇文章褒贬得当，非常客观。

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

褒奖 (bāojiǎng) - award/praise
贬义 (biǎnyì) - derogatory sense
褒义 (bāoyì) - commendatory sense

क्रिया

褒扬 (bāoyáng) - to praise highly
贬低 (biǎndī) - to belittle
贬损 (biǎnsǔn) - to disparage

विशेषण

褒贬不一的 (bāobiǎn bùyī de) - mixed
贬值的 (biǎnzhí de) - depreciating

संबंधित

评价 (píngjià)
评论 (pínglùn)
毁誉 (huǐyù)
臧否 (zāngpǐ)
批判 (pīpàn)
सभी उदाहरण देखने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in written news, literature, and specific market idioms. Rare in very basic daily chat.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Using 褒贬 only for praise. → Use it for both praise and blame.

    Learners often see '褒' and think it's positive. But the '贬' part is just as important.

  • Saying '褒贬很多' for a grade. → 老师对我的评价很高。

    褒贬 is too formal/heavy for a simple test score. Use 评价.

  • Pronouncing 褒 as 'bǎo'. → bāo (Tone 1).

    Tone 1 is high and flat. Tone 3 (bǎo) means 'full' or 'protect'.

  • Confusing 褒贬 with 批评 in formal writing. → Use 褒贬 for a balanced view, 批评 for a negative one.

    If you want to show you are being objective, 褒贬 is the better choice.

  • Using '褒贬不二' to mean consistent opinion. → 褒贬一致 or 无可褒贬.

    褒贬不一 is a set phrase; '不二' doesn't work here.

सुझाव

Use with '不一'

If you are unsure how to use it, start with '褒贬不一'. It's a safe, common, and very useful phrase for describing anything controversial.

Market Haggling

Remember '褒贬是买主'. It's a great 'cultural hack' for bargaining in China. It turns your criticism into a sign of interest.

Root Characters

Learn '褒义词' (positive word) and '贬义词' (negative word) alongside '褒贬'. It helps solidify the meaning of both characters.

Avoid Gossip

Don't '背后褒贬人' (judge people behind their backs). This is a common phrase used to describe bad social behavior.

Formal Essays

In academic writing, use '进行褒贬' instead of just '褒贬' as a verb to sound more formal and structured.

Noun vs Verb

Notice that '褒贬' can be a noun (His appraisal) or a verb (To appraise him). The context usually makes it clear.

Swap with 评价

If '褒贬' feels too heavy, '评价' (píngjià) is almost always a safe, neutral substitute.

Spring & Autumn

Mention '春秋褒贬' if you want to impress a Chinese literature teacher. It shows you know the historical roots.

Beijing Slang

In Northern China, if someone says '你别褒贬我了', they are likely being humble or telling you to stop teasing/criticizing them.

The Robe and the Shell

Remember the '衣' (robe) in 褒 and '贝' (shell/money) in 贬 to recall the reward vs. reduction of value.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Imagine a judge holding a **Bao** (bundle) of flowers in one hand and a **Bian** (flat/deflated) balloon in the other. He gives the flowers for good things and flattens the balloon for bad things.

दृश्य संबंध

A set of scales. On the 'Bao' side, there is a crown. On the 'Bian' side, there is a heavy stone pulling it down.

Word Web

评价 (Evaluation) 褒义词 (Positive word) 贬义词 (Negative word) 春秋笔法 (Spring and Autumn style) 褒奖 (Award) 贬低 (Belittle) 毁誉 (Reputation) 评论 (Comment)

चैलेंज

Try to write a short paragraph about your favorite movie using '褒贬不一' and '无可褒贬' correctly. Then, explain the phrase '褒贬是买主' to a friend.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

The word is a coordinative compound of two characters with ancient roots. '褒' (bāo) appears in early texts like the 'Shujing' (Book of Documents), referring to the rewarding of virtue with ceremonial robes. '贬' (biǎn) appears in the 'Chunqiu' (Spring and Autumn Annals), referring to the reduction of rank or status as a punishment for moral failure.

मूल अर्थ: The act of a ruler or historian assigning moral value (reward or punishment) to an individual's actions.

Sino-Tibetan -> Sinitic -> Mandarin

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful when using '褒贬' as a verb with people you don't know well; it can sound like you are judging their character.

In English, we might say 'mixed reviews' or 'pros and cons,' but '褒贬' has a more moralistic and historical undertone that 'pros and cons' lacks.

The 'Spring and Autumn Annals' (春秋) - the origin of 'one-word praise/blame'. Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦) - where characters' fates are tied to social '褒贬'. Sima Qian's Shiji (史记) - famous for its balanced '褒贬' of historical figures.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Marketplace / Haggling

  • 褒贬是买主
  • 别瞎褒贬
  • 这个货无可褒贬
  • 你越褒贬我越不降价

Literary Criticism

  • 褒贬不一
  • 有所褒贬
  • 褒贬分明
  • 字里行间的褒贬

Historical Discussion

  • 褒贬古人
  • 公正的褒贬
  • 任由后人褒贬
  • 历史的褒贬

Workplace / Social

  • 背后褒贬人
  • 不在乎外界褒贬
  • 随意褒贬同事
  • 听到了一些褒贬

Art / Performance

  • 无可褒贬的表现
  • 观众的褒贬
  • 严厉的褒贬
  • 对画作的褒贬

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"你觉得这部新出的电影怎么样？我看网上的褒贬不一。"

"在你们国家，人们会觉得‘褒贬是买主’这句话有道理吗？"

"你是一个在乎别人褒贬的人吗？为什么？"

"如果你要褒贬一个历史人物，你会选谁？"

"有些专家对这个政策褒贬不一，你的看法是什么？"

डायरी विषय

写一写你最近买的一样东西，并对它进行客观的褒贬。

讨论一下社交媒体上的‘点赞’和‘褒贬’对年轻人心理的影响。

你曾经因为别人的褒贬而改变过自己的决定吗？请描述那个过程。

如何理解‘褒贬是买主，喝彩是闲人’这句话在现代商业中的应用？

评价一个你喜欢的文学作品，分析作者在其中的褒贬倾向。

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Literally, yes. However, in casual conversation, it often defaults to meaning 'criticism' or 'finding fault.' In formal writing, it usually retains the balanced meaning of 'appraisal.' For example, '褒贬不一' definitely means some people liked it and some didn't.

Not necessarily. It is a neutral word for the process of evaluation. However, because humans often focus on the negative, saying someone is '爱褒贬' (loves to judge) usually implies they are a negative person. But '无可褒贬' is a very positive thing to say about a piece of work.

You can use the idiom '褒贬是买主.' If a seller asks why you are pointing out flaws in a shirt, you can smile and say this. It shows you are interested in buying but want a better price. It's a classic part of Chinese bargaining culture.

It's better to use '评价' (píngjià). '褒贬' sounds a bit too heavy or literary for a simple school grade. You would use '褒贬' for a student's overall character or a complex artistic project.

评论 (pínglùn) is the 'comment' or 'review' itself (the text or the speech). 褒贬 is the *judgment* contained within that review. You can say '这篇评论里的褒贬很客观' (The praise and blame in this review are very objective).

Yes, it has 15 strokes and a complex top-middle-bottom structure. It's helpful to remember the '衣' (clothing) radical at the bottom, which relates to the ancient meaning of giving robes as rewards.

The individual characters are thousands of years old. The compound '褒贬' became common in historical and literary texts over 1,000 years ago, especially during the Tang and Song dynasties when literary criticism flourished.

Yes. '我对这门课有所褒贬' (I have some praise and criticism for this course). It sounds very balanced and thoughtful.

It means something is so standard, correct, or perfect that there is no room for either specific praise or specific criticism. It often means 'beyond reproach' or 'flawless' in a professional context.

Yes, in formal performance reviews or when discussing a project's outcome. It sounds more sophisticated than 'feedback' and shows that you are considering both the successes and the failures.

सुझाव और नोट्स के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

खुद को परखो 54 सवाल

writing

Write a sentence using '褒贬' to describe people's reaction to a new movie.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'Mixed reviews' in Chinese using '褒贬'.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen (simulated): '专家对这项政策的褒贬反映了不同的利益诉求。' What is being reflected?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use '有所褒贬' in a sentence about a historical figure.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Explain the phrase '褒贬是买主' in your own words (in Chinese).

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen (simulated): '他不在乎外界的褒贬。' Does he care what people say?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence using '褒贬分明'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Pronounce 'bāobiǎn' correctly.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen (simulated): '任由后人褒贬。' What is the speaker's attitude?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Describe a controversial policy using '褒贬不一'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Use '褒贬' in a sentence about a restaurant.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen (simulated): '无可褒贬的表现。' Is this good or bad?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Translate: 'He doesn't care about others' praise or blame.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Describe a historical figure and say history has '褒贬不一' of them.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen (simulated): '褒贬不一。' Does this mean everyone agreed?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

/ 54 correct

Perfect score!

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संबंधित सामग्री

यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में

critique فرانسوی 批評する ژاپنی critiqué فرانسوی

संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स

روانی فوری: جادوی اصطلاحات ۴ کاراکتری (Chengyu) B2

general के और शब्द

一下儿

A1

इसका अर्थ है 'थोड़ा' या 'एक पल', विनम्रता के लिए क्रिया के बाद उपयोग किया जाता है।

点儿

A1

थोड़ा या कम मात्रा। क्रिया के बाद 'कुछ' और विशेषण के बाद तुलना के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।

有点儿

A1

थोड़ा (नकारात्मक अर्थ में)

一下

A2

थोड़ी देर; थोड़ा (क्रिया के बाद स्वर को नरम करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है)।

一点儿

A1

थोड़ा; एक छोटी मात्रा।

一会儿

A1

एक पल, थोड़ी देर।

一部分

B1

एक हिस्सा; एक भाग; एक अल्पसंख्यक।

异样

B1

कुछ असामान्य या सामान्य से अलग।

关于

A1

एक पूर्वसर्ग जिसका अर्थ है 'के बारे में' या 'के संबंध में'। इसका उपयोग किसी विषय को पेश करने या किसी पुस्तक या बातचीत की सामग्री को परिभाषित करने के लिए किया जाता है।

快要

A2

ट्रेन स्टेशन पर पहुंचने वाली है। बारिश होने वाली है, छाता ले लो।

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