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

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Example sentences

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.
法院判處他死刑,但律師仍提出上訴。
The court sentenced him to death, but the lawyer still filed an appeal.
那個罪犯被判處槍斃。
That criminal was sentenced to death by shooting.
他因貪污被判處三年禁錮。
He was sentenced to three years in prison for embezzlement.
他因違法被法院判處兩年徒刑。
Because he broke the law, the court sentenced him to two years in prison.

Usage Notes

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

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