The Chinese word 辩解 (biànjiě) is a compound formed by combining two characters with related meanings: 辩 (biàn), which means "to argue, debate, or dispute", and 解 (jiě), which means "to explain, untangle, or justify". Together, they create a synergistic meaning where 辩 provides the sense of defending against an accusation or challenge, and 解 adds the nuance of providing explanations or reasons to clarify and resolve the dispute. Thus, the compound word 辩解 means "to defend and explain oneself", specifically referring to the act of offering arguments and justifications in response to blame or criticism. This formation follows the common Chinese morphological pattern where two synonymous or complementary semantic components combine to refine and specify a broader concept.