half and half; mingled in equal parts
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to be half and half; to be mingled in equal parts
formalOften used to describe mixed feelings, perceptions, or qualities where two opposing elements are present in roughly equal measure. Typically used in formal or literary contexts.
Duì对
yú于
zhè这
ge个
xiāo消
xi息
，
tā他
de的
xīn心
qíng情
shì是
xǐ喜
yōu忧
cān参
bàn半
。
Regarding this news, his feelings are a mixture of joy and worry.
Zhè这
fèn份
bào报
gào告
de的
nèi内
róng容
zhēn真
wěi伪
cān参
bàn半
，
xū需
yào要
zǐ仔
xì细
zhēn甄
bié别
。
The content of this report is half true and half false, requiring careful verification.
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Yí疑
xìn信
cān参
bàn半
。
Half doubting, half believing.
Zhè这
ge个
jì计
huà划
de的
yōu优
liè劣
cān参
bàn半
，
nán难
yǐ以
jué抉
zé择
。
The plan has merits and drawbacks in equal measure, making it hard to decide.
Tā他
de的
píng评
jià价
zǒng总
shì是
huǐ毁
yù誉
cān参
bàn半
。
His evaluations are always mixed with both praise and criticism.