辟
open up; thorough; refute; law
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesverb
to open up; to develop; to establish
neutralUsed for creating new spaces, areas, or fields of activity.
This area will be developed into a new tourist zone.
Scientists have opened up a new research field.
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He opened up a small vegetable garden on his own.
This new road connects the mountain area and the city.
Each family opens up their own plot to grow saplings.
adjective
thorough; incisive; penetrating
formalUsed to describe analysis, arguments, or understanding.
His analysis is extremely incisive.
The viewpoints in this article are very thorough.
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He has incisive insights into human nature.
verb
to refute; to debunk; to reject false claims
neutralCommonly used in formal and media contexts.
The official refuted the rumor in time to calm the public.
Scholars have refuted this heretical theory one after another.
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We should debunk online rumors.
noun
law; statute
archaicClassical literary term, only used in fixed phrases like 大辟.
Ancient dà pì was the harshest form of punishment.