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判断 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
判断pànduànto decideHSK 4, v, rank #2717, Medium
判断pànduànto determineHSK 4, v, rank #2717, Medium
判断pànduàn>个[gè]HSK 4, v, rank #2717, Medium
判断pànduànto judgeHSK 4, unknown, rank #2717, Medium
判断pànduànjudgmentHSK 4, unknown, rank #2717, Medium
pànduàn(pan4duan4) T4
  1. 1to decide
  2. 2to determine
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March 24, 2026
判断(判斷)pànduàn(pan4duan4)

判断 (pàn duàn) means to decide or determine something based on reasoning or evidence. It is commonly used in contexts where one needs to make a judgment or evaluation, such as assessing situations, opinions, or choices.

Frequency#2717DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, making a judgment often involves considering collective opinions and social harmony, reflecting the emphasis on group consensus in many aspects of life.

Memory Tip

Think of '判断' as a 'pan' (pàn) on a 'duan' (duàn) where you're cooking up decisions. The '判断' shows that you're mixing ingredients (facts) to make a well-cooked judgment.

Meanings of 判断

pànduàn(pan4duan4)
1to decide
2to determine
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About 判断

判断Simplified
判斷Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2717Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 判断

Quick Contrast

判断 (pànduàn) vs 评估 (pínggū) — use 判断 when making a judgment based on reasoning, while 评估 emphasizes evaluating or assessing value or quality.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of '判断' as a 'pan' (pàn) on a 'duan' (duàn) where you're cooking up decisions. The '判断' shows that you're mixing ingredients (facts) to make a well-cooked judgment.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 判断 with similar verbs like 认为 (rènwéi), which means to think or believe. 判断 is more formal and is often used in legal or academic contexts. Common collocations include '判断能力' (judgment ability) and '判断标准' (judgment criteria).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 判断 connects with other verbs of cognition and evaluation, such as 选择 (xuǎnzé – to choose) and 期待 (qīdài – to expect). Focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced decision-making.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, making a judgment often involves considering collective opinions and social harmony, reflecting the emphasis on group consensus in many aspects of life.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 判断 with 评估 (pínggū), which means to assess. For example, saying '我评估这个问题' instead of '我判断这个问题' can lead to misunderstandings of intent.

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Component Characters

判pànto judge
HSK 77 strokes刂
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断duànto break
HSK 511 strokes斤
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Grammar Patterns of 判断

判断 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们需要了解情况，并且做出正确的____。

We need to understand the situation and make the correct judgment.

Example Sentences for 判断 (10)

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我工作非常有效率，处事果断，而且判断准确。

wǒ gōng zuò fēi cháng yǒu xiào shuài， ， chǔ shì guǒ， duàn ， ér qiě pàn duàn。

I work very efficiently and am decisive, and accurate in my judgement.
2
可能是愤怒蒙蔽了他的眼睛，也可能是他判断有误。

kě néng shì fèn nù mēng bì le tā de yǎn jīng， ， yě kě néng shì tā pàn duàn yǒu。

Perhaps anger had clouded his vision, perhaps his judgment had been faulty.
3
他们的判断是基于一种狭隘的世界观。

tā mén de pàn duàn shì jī yú yī zhǒng xiá ài de shì jiè guān。

They're making judgments based on a narrowly focused vision of the world.
4
心头涌起一阵强烈的感情，模糊了他的判断力。

xīn tóu yǒng qǐ yī zhèn qiáng liè de gǎn qíng， ， mó hū le tā de pàn duàn。

A tide of emotion rose and clouded his judgement.
5
我信赖他的友情，也相信他的判断。

wǒ xìn lài tā de yǒu qíng， ， yě xiāng xìn tā de pàn。

I depended on his companionship and on his judgment.
6
罗杰斯对一笔好买卖总是很有判断力.

luó jié sī duì yī bǐ hǎo mǎi mài zǒng shì hěn yǒu pàn duàn lì.

Rogers always has an eye for a good bargain.
7
我尊重他的判断能力，会接受他提出的任何建议。

wǒ zūn zhòng tā de pàn duàn néng lì， ， huì jiē shòu tā tí chū de rèn hé jiàn。

I respect his judgement and I'll follow any advice he gives me.
8
现在就判断结果将会怎样未免有些冒昧。

xiàn zài jiù pàn duàn jié guǒ jiāng huì zěn yàng wèi miǎn yǒu xiē mào mèi。

It would be presumptuous to judge what the outcome will be.
9
很难判断是谁给了致命的一击。

hěn nán pàn duàn shì shuí gěi le zhì mìng de yī jī。

It is impossible to say who struck the fatal blow.
10
杰克养大了两个了不起的孩子，我相信他的判断。

jié kè yǎng dà le liǎng gè le bù qǐ de hái zǐ， ， wǒ xiāng xìn tā de pàn。

Jake has raised two smashing kids and I trust his judgement.

Cultural Notes for 判断

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, making a judgment often involves considering collective opinions and social harmony, reflecting the emphasis on group consensus in many aspects of life.

Frequently Asked Questions about 判断

判断 focuses on making a decision based on evidence, while 认为 is more about personal belief or opinion.