Chinese dictionary
v.distinguish; draw a clear line of demarcation and distinction between
我们必须分清敌我。
We must draw a clear distinction between ourselves and the enemy.
我们干工作要分清主次。
In our work we must distinguish our priorities.
他的头脑已不能分清幻觉和现实。
His mind could no longer distinguish between illusion and reality.
分清是非
distinguish right from wrong
分清公与私
draw a line between business and private matters
分清良莠
separate the wheat from the chaff
分清真假
distinguish between genuine and sham
分清界限
draw a clear line of demarcation
分清界线
distinguish boundaries clearly
分清好坏
distinguish clearly between good and bad
分清职责
have a clear idea of one's job responsibilities
学会分清因果
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect
Word usage
- Separable word"分" and "清" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
真真假假谁又能分得清呢？
Who can make clear what is real and what is not?
这对双胞胎，我现在仍然分不清。
I still can't tell the twins apart.
我分不太清左右。
I can't distinguish between right and left.