Chinese
shěnxùn
Meaning: to interrogate; trial; judicial inquiry
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

審訊
審
訊
审讯
审
讯

Example sentences

The judge is currently conducting an interrogation of the suspect.
那名罪犯接受審訊之後,隨即被押回看守所。
那名罪犯接受审讯之后,随即被押回看守所。
After that criminal underwent interrogation, he was immediately escorted back to the detention center.

Usage Notes

Used in legal contexts for the formal questioning of suspects or witnesses by police or court officials.

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