駁 (bó) - To refute, dispute, or contradict & to mark with spots or streaks

駁Tone 2

bó ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

駁 · bó

To refute, dispute, or contradict;

to mark with spots or streaks;

variegated;

a piebald horse.

To refute, dispute, or contradictto mark with spots or streaksvariegated

Usage highlights

Refute an argumentDisprove a theorySpotted and mottledTransport goodsPiebald horseRebuttal opinion

Synonyms

  • 辩— To debate, argue
  • 斥— To denounce, reprimand
  • 驳斥— To refute, rebut

Antonyms

  • 赞— To praise, agree with
  • 同— To agree, same
  • 支持— To support

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He refuted the argument (驳斥论点).
  • The horse has a spotted coat (斑驳的马).
  • We need to transport the goods (驳运货物).
  • The theory was disproven (理论被驳倒).

Collocations

  • Refute an argument(驳斥论点)
  • Disprove a theory(驳倒理论)
  • Spotted and mottled(斑驳)
  • Transport goods(驳运)
  • Piebald horse(驳马)
  • Rebuttal opinion(驳论)

Idioms

  • Variegated and colorful(斑驳陆离)
  • Unable to refute(无可辩驳)
  • Refute rumors with facts(以事实驳斥谣言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a horse with mixed colors, later extended to mean contradictory or refuting.
  • In legal and academic contexts, it signifies logical rebuttal and counterargument.
  • The character reflects the value placed on debate and reasoned discourse in Chinese intellectual tradition.

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