Chinese

bèigào
Meaning: defendant; the accused
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

被
告

Example sentences

The judge declared the defendant not guilty and released him.
律師在法庭上為被告辯護。
律师在法庭上为被告辩护。
The lawyer defended the defendant in court.
法官判處被告有期徒刑五年。
法官判处被告有期徒刑五年。
The judge sentenced the defendant to five years in prison.
原告決定撤回對被告的起訴。
原告决定撤回对被告的起诉。
The plaintiff decided to withdraw the lawsuit against the defendant.
律師將為被告辯護。
律师将为被告辩护。
The lawyer will defend the accused.
被告因詐欺罪被判處五年有期徒刑。
被告因诈欺罪被判处五年有期徒刑。
The defendant was sentenced to five years of fixed-term imprisonment for fraud.
證人出庭為被告做證。
证人出庭为被告做证。
The witness appeared in court to testify for the defendant.

Usage Notes

The party against whom a legal action is brought in a court of law.

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