What does 辩解 mean in Chinese?

辩解 (biàn jiě) means "to explain; to justify; to defend (a point of view etc); to provide an explanation; to try to defend oneself" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.

How do you pronounce 辩解?

辩解 is pronounced "biàn jiě" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 辩解?

辩解 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one.

What characters make up 辩解?

辩解 is made up of the characters 辩, 解. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 辩解?

You can practice writing 辩解 using our stroke order tool.

辩解 (biàn jiě), to explain

辩解

biàn jiě

to explain; to justify; to defend (a point of view etc); to provide an explanation

HSK 7-9 Was HSK 6verb

Traditional: 辯解

Characters in This Word

辩解

Definitions

(verb) to explain
to justify
to defend (a point of view etc)
to provide an explanation
to try to defend oneself

Example Sentences

他试图为错误辩解。

Tā shìtú wèi cuòwù biànjiě

He tried to explain away his mistake

Related Words

交代(jiāo dài)· to hand over

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分诉(fēn sù)· to narrate

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分辩(fēn biàn)· to explain the facts

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辩白(biàn bái)· to offer an explanation

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 7-9
HSK 2.0: HSK 6
HSK Lord study list: HSK 7 list

辩解: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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