辩护
To speak or write in favor of someone or something; specifically, to defend a defendant in court.
Examples
3 of 5你不需要为他的错误辩护。
You don't need to defend his mistakes.
经理为这项亏损的投资辩护。
The manager defended the loss-making investment.
人权组织为受害者的权利辩护。
Human rights organizations advocate for the rights of victims.
Word Family
Memory Tip
辩 (biàn) means to argue; 护 (hù) means to protect. To argue in order to protect.
Quick Quiz
每一个被告在法庭上都有权获得律师的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 辩护
Examples
你不需要为他的错误辩护。
everydayYou don't need to defend his mistakes.
经理为这项亏损的投资辩护。
businessThe manager defended the loss-making investment.
人权组织为受害者的权利辩护。
formalHuman rights organizations advocate for the rights of victims.
这篇论文为一种新的社会理论辩护。
academicThis paper argues in defense of a new social theory.
别再为自己辩护了，事实就在眼前。
informalStop making excuses (defending yourself); the facts are right there.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
辩护权
right to defense
进行辩护
to conduct a defense
Often Confused With
辩解 (biànjiě) often implies making excuses for a minor fault, while 辩护 (biànhù) is a more formal or legal defense.
Usage Notes
Very common in legal contexts but also used in general debate to mean supporting a position.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it when they mean 'explaining'; it's specifically about 'defending' against an accusation or criticism.
Memory Tip
辩 (biàn) means to argue; 护 (hù) means to protect. To argue in order to protect.
Word Origin
辩 (debate/argue) + 护 (protect/guard).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The legal concept of 'defense' is a key part of the modern Chinese judicial system reform.
Quick Quiz
每一个被告在法庭上都有权获得律师的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 辩护
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