Chinese
zhēnpò
Meaning: to solve (a case); to crack (a crime)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

警方經過幾個月的努力,終於偵破了這起重大案件。
警方经过几个月的努力,终于侦破了这起重大案件。
After several months of effort, the police finally cracked this major case.
警方最近偵破了一起擄人勒索案。
The police recently cracked a case of kidnapping and extortion.
警察終於偵破了這起案子。
The police finally solved this case.

Usage Notes

Used typically in law enforcement contexts for successfully investigating and solving a crime.

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