The Chinese word **辨识** (biànshí, meaning "to discern" or "identify") is a compound formed by combining two independent, semantically related characters: **辨** (biàn), which means "to distinguish" or "differentiate," and **识** (shí), which means "to know," "recognize," or "understand." Together, they create a nuanced term where the meaning of the first character (*to distinguish*) is reinforced and refined by the second (*to know*), resulting in a holistic concept that emphasizes the analytical process of recognizing and making distinctions based on knowledge. This pattern of combining synonyms or near-synonyms to form a more precise or abstract term is a common feature of modern Chinese word formation.