反驳
Traditional: 反駁
fǎn bó HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

他立刻反驳了对方的观点。
Tā lìkè fǎnbó le duìfāng de guāndiǎn.
He immediately refuted the other party's viewpoint.
她用事实反驳了谣言。
Tā yòng shìshí fǎnbó le yáoyán.
She refuted the rumor with facts.
没有人能反驳这个证据。
Méiyǒu rén néng fǎnbó zhège zhèngjù.
No one can refute this evidence.
他反驳我。
Tā fǎnbó wǒ.
He refuted me.
她立刻反驳。
Tā lìkè fǎnbó.
She retorted immediately.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 反 (fǎn) meaning 'against' or 'opposite,' and 驳 (bó) sounding like '驳斥' (bóchì), which also means 'refute.' Together, they form 'argue against'—like turning the opposite way to counter an argument.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Chinese, though it is more common in formal or serious contexts like debates, academic discussions, or legal settings. It is typically used when someone disagrees with a point and provides reasons or evidence to counter it.

📖 Grammar Points

反驳 is a transitive verb and usually takes an object, such as a noun (e.g., 反驳观点) or a clause (e.g., 反驳他说的话). It can be used in patterns like 对...进行反驳 (to refute something) or 反驳说... (to refute by saying...).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, direct反驳 can sometimes be seen as confrontational, so it's often softened with polite language or indirect expressions in social settings to maintain harmony. However, in academic or professional contexts, it is valued as part of critical thinking.

🔄 Similar Words

反对 (fǎnduì) means 'to oppose' in a general sense, often without detailed argumentation, while 反驳 specifically involves refuting with reasoning. 争辩 (zhēngbiàn) means 'to argue' or 'debate,' focusing more on the back-and-forth exchange rather than the act of refutation itself.

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