pun3 zeoi6判罪
Jyutpingpun3 zeoi6
Yalepun jeuih
Definition
To declare guilty; to convict someone of a crime after a trial.
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How it's used
判罪 is a formal term used primarily in legal contexts or news reports rather than casual conversation. It carries a sense of finality and official authority, distinguishing it from everyday words for blaming or accusing someone. When discussing legal outcomes, speakers often prefer to use descriptive phrases like 判監 or 判罰款 to specify the nature of the sentence.
Examples
The judge finally declared him guilty.
He has been convicted because of stealing.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 判罪 with 責備, but the former is strictly a legal action taken by a court, whereas the latter is a social act of scolding or reprimanding someone.
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