pun3 cyu2判處判处
Jyutpingpun3 cyu2
Yalepun chyú
Definition
To sentence or impose a legal penalty or punishment on someone.
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How it's used
Focuses strictly on the formal legal act of issuing a verdict or penalty. It is almost exclusively found in news reports or courtroom settings rather than casual conversation. Using it in daily life to describe minor consequences or personal decisions sounds overly dramatic and unnatural.
Examples
The judge sentenced him to five years in prison.
How much of a fine did they end up imposing?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 判決, which refers to the judgment or decision itself rather than the act of imposing a specific sentence.
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Grammar guides
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