pun3 kyut3 syu1判決書判决书
Jyutpingpun3 kyut3 syu1
Yalepun kyut syū
Definition
A written judgment or court verdict.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal written document issued by a court detailing the legal decision and the reasoning behind it. It is a highly formal term used primarily in legal, journalistic, or administrative contexts rather than casual conversation. While it is a noun, it is almost always paired with the classifier 份 to emphasize the physical or digital document itself.
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fan2份fánExamples
The judge issued the judgment today.
Have you read the judgment yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for opinions or decisions like 決定, but 判決書 is strictly restricted to court-issued legal documents.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
