鉴别

jiàn bié

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to differentiate; to distinguish

Definition

辨别真假、好坏、优劣等。

To distinguish, identify, or appraise (authenticity, quality, etc.).

Usage

常用于识别事物真伪、品质高低或价值大小，多用于正式或专业语境。

Often used to identify authenticity, quality, or value, especially in formal or professional contexts.

Examples

1 他擅长鉴别古董的真伪。 (He is good at distinguishing the authenticity of antiques.)
2 专家正在鉴别这幅画的年代。 (Experts are identifying the age of this painting.)
3 我们需要鉴别产品的优劣。 (We need to appraise the quality of the products.)
4 他的鉴别能力很强。 (He has a strong ability to discern.)
5 通过指纹可以鉴别身份。 (Identity can be identified through fingerprints.)

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