辩护

辯護

biànhù

verb HSK 7-9 #2,459

Meanings

HSK 3

你不必为他辩护。

Nǐ bùbì wèi tā biànhù.

You don't need to defend him.

HSK 6

律师为被告辩护。

Lǜshī wèi bèigào biànhù.

The lawyer defended the accused.

HSK 6

每个人都有权为自己辩护。

Měigè rén dōu yǒu quán wèi zìjǐ biànhù.

Everyone has the right to defend themselves.

grammar

The structure is 为 + person/thing + 辩护. The 为 is essential and cannot be omitted: 为他辩护 (defend him), 为自己辩护 (defend oneself).

usage

辩护 is used in both legal contexts (a lawyer's defense) and everyday situations (defending someone's actions or character).

辩 biàn

护 hù