持平

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"持平" literally means "to hold level" or "to maintain balance." It is commonly used to describe situations where things are equal, balanced, or fair. This can refer to scores in a game, fairness in judgment, or equitable distribution.

Common Contexts

  • Sports or competitions where scores are tied (e.g., 比分持平).
  • Describing impartiality or fairness in handling disputes or opinions.
  • Negotiations or agreements where benefits or responsibilities are evenly shared.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

"持平" emphasizes balance and fairness without bias. It is more formal and often used in written or formal spoken contexts. Avoid confusing it with "平衡" which focuses more on physical or abstract balance rather than fairness or equality in distribution or judgment.

Example Sentences

The score was tied in this match, leading to overtime.

He always tries to be fair and impartial when handling issues.

After negotiation, both parties' interests were distributed evenly.