pun3判
Jyutpingpun3
Yalepun
Definition
To judge, decide, or make a serious and formal determination.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or legal weight, typically associated with official rulings or final decisions made by an authority figure. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing serious consequences or definitive assessments. When used in non-legal contexts, it often implies a high degree of certainty or a final verdict on a situation.
Examples
The judge sentenced him to prison.
How do you judge this matter?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 決定, which is a general term for making a choice or decision. Use 判 when there is an element of judgment, sentencing, or an authoritative assessment involved, rather than just personal preference.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
