驳 (bó) - To refute, dispute, contradict & variegated, parti-colored

驳Tone 2

bó ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 马

傲不

驳 · bó

To refute, dispute, contradict;

variegated, parti-colored;

to transport by lighter.

To refute, dispute, contradictvariegated, parti-coloredto transport by lighter.

Usage highlights

RefuteDisputeOverturn a verdictTransport bargeVariegated colorDebate

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He refuted the argument (驳斥论点).
  • The horse has a piebald coat (驳杂的毛色).
  • Goods were transported by barge (驳运货物).
  • The court overturned the verdict (驳回判决).

Collocations

  • Refute(反驳)
  • Dispute(驳斥)
  • Overturn a verdict(驳回)
  • Transport barge(驳船)
  • Variegated color(驳杂)
  • Debate(辩驳)

Idioms

  • To refute with forceful arguments(斑驳陆离)
  • Variegated and dazzling(斑驳陆离)
  • Unanimous approval with no opposition(无可辩驳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a horse with a mixed, variegated coat color.
  • The meaning extended to 'contradict' or 'refute', implying the introduction of a different, contrasting color or opinion.
  • Used in legal and academic contexts to denote the act of rebutting an argument.

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