Chinese
pànchǔ
Meaning: to sentence; to condemn
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

判處
判
處
判处
判
处

Example sentences

The judge sentenced the defendant to five years in prison.
那個罪犯被判處槍斃。
那个罪犯被判处枪毙。
That criminal was sentenced to death by shooting.
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.
該公司因漏稅被判處鉅額罰款。
该公司因漏税被判处巨额罚款。
The company was sentenced to a huge fine for tax evasion.

Usage Notes

Used when a court or judge officially specifies the punishment for a criminal offense.

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