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Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "辨" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
辨: [biàn]
1. To distinguish, analyze, and discern.
- 分别 (to distinguish)
- 认 (to recognize)
- 析 (to analyze)
- 正 (to correct)
- 识 (to identify)
- 明辨是非 (to discern right from wrong)
2. An ancient unit of land area, where nine "夫" (a unit of land) make one 辨, and seven 辨 make one 并.
3. To argue or debate orally (通“辩”).
4. To promulgate (通“班”).
Examples and references:
1. 明辨是非 (to clearly discern right from wrong)
2. 辨白 (to clarify)
3. 辨色 (to identify color)
References:
1. 《说文》: 辨, 判也。 (Discriminate, it means to judge.)
2. 《小尔雅》: 辨, 别也。 (To distinguish.)
3. 《周礼·天官》: 辨方正位。 (To identify directions and positions.)
4. 《易·系辞下》: 辨是与非。 (To discern right and wrong.)
5. 《荀子·荣辱》: 目辨白黑美恶,耳辨音声清浊。 (To identify beauty and ugliness by sight; to discern sounds by hearing.)
6. 《庄子·秋水》: 不辨牛马。 (Cannot distinguish between cattle and horses.)
7. 《左传·昭公元年》: 男女辨姓。 (To distinguish the surnames of men and women.)
8. 《乐府诗集·木兰诗》: 双兔傍地走,安能辨我是雄雌。 (Two hares run by the ground; how can one distinguish whether I am male or female?)
Other examples:
- 辨士 (a persuasive speaker)
- 辩给 (quick-witted and eloquent)
- 辩驳 (to refute based on reason)
In conclusion, 「辨」 encompasses meanings of distinguishing, arguing, and promulgating, playing a significant role in both ancient measurements and modern discussions.