coi4裁

Jyutpingcoi4

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語素Uncommon

Definition

To judge or make a formal, authoritative decision.

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How it's used

Primarily appears in formal, legal, or administrative contexts rather than casual conversation. It carries a sense of authority and finality, often implying a process of weighing evidence or rules before reaching a conclusion. You will almost exclusively encounter it as part of compound words like 裁決 or 裁定.

Examples

faat3法gun1官ji5已ging1經coi4裁ding6定keoi5佢jau5有zeoi6罪laa3喇。

The judge has already ruled that he is guilty.

le1呢daan1單on3案zeoi3最hau6後dim2點joeng2樣coi4裁kyut3決aa4呀？

How was this case finally judged?

Common phrases

coi4裁kyut3決

verdict or judgment

coi4裁ding6定

to adjudge or rule

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 剪, which is the common verb for cutting fabric or paper. While 裁 can mean to cut in a metaphorical sense of tailoring or trimming, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in everyday speech.