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March 24, 2026
判决(判決)pànjué(pan4jue2)
判决 (pànjué) refers to a formal decision made by a court regarding a legal matter. It is predominantly used in legal contexts to describe the outcome of a trial or legal proceedings, such as sentencing a defendant or resolving a dispute.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 判决 is deeply integrated into societal views on justice and the law. The judicial system often emphasizes harmony and reconciliation, which can influence the nature of judgments made.
Memory Tip
Think of 判 (pàn) as a judge's gavel coming down to make a decision, while 决 (jué) resembles a person deciding between two paths. Together, they form 'pass judgment'—the act of making a critical legal choice.
Meanings of 判决
pànjué(pan4jue2)
1judgment (by a court of law)
2to pass judgment on
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About 判决
判决Simplified
判決Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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裁决 (cáijué) - use 判决 (pànjué) for formal court decisions, while 裁决 (cáijué) can apply to broader contexts including arbitration.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 判 (pàn) as a judge's gavel coming down to make a decision, while 决 (jué) resembles a person deciding between two paths. Together, they form 'pass judgment'—the act of making a critical legal choice.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 判决 with similar legal terms like 裁决 (cáijué), which means 'arbitration decision.' Remember that 判决 is more formal and specifically judicial, while 裁决 can be used in broader contexts. It’s typically used in formal registers.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 判决 connects with other legal vocabulary like 法律 (fǎlǜ - law) and 法官 (fǎguān - judge). Students should focus on understanding its usage in legal documents and discussions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 判决 is deeply integrated into societal views on justice and the law. The judicial system often emphasizes harmony and reconciliation, which can influence the nature of judgments made.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 判决 by applying it in non-legal contexts, such as personal opinions or casual discussions. For example, saying '我对这个问题的判决是...' (Wǒ duì zhège wèntí de pànjué shì...) is incorrect; use '看法' (kànfǎ - opinion) instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 判决
判决 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 3 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.
Convictions will rise steeply now photographic evidence is admissible.
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那项判决已遭到了民权组织的严厉批评。
nà xiàng pàn jué yǐ zāo dào le mín quán zǔ zhī de yán lì pī píng。
That ruling had drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups.
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上诉法庭已经撤销对所有11人的判决。
shàng sù fǎ tíng yǐ jīng chè xiāo duì suǒ yǒu11 11 rén de pàn。
The Appeal Court has quashed the convictions of all eleven people.
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她将这一判决称为真理对谬误的胜利。
tā jiāng zhè yī pàn jué chēng wéi zhēn lǐ duì miù wù de shèng lì。
She called the verdict a victory of truth over falsehood.
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上诉法院法官沃特金斯撤销了对他作出的9个月徒刑的判决。
shàng sù fǎ yuàn fǎ guān wò tè jīn sī chè xiāo le duì tā zuò chū de9 9 gè yuè tú xíng de pàn。
His nine-month sentence was overturned by Appeal Court judge Lord Justice Watkins.
Cultural Notes for 判决
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 判决 is deeply integrated into societal views on justice and the law. The judicial system often emphasizes harmony and reconciliation, which can influence the nature of judgments made.
Frequently Asked Questions about 判决
判决 specifically refers to a court's judgment, while 裁决 can refer to decisions made in arbitration or mediation contexts.
It is generally used in formal or legal contexts, so it's best avoided in everyday conversations.
The tones are important: 判 (pàn) has a falling tone and 决 (jué) has a rising tone, so it should sound like 'pahn-jweh'.
