Meaning
审判 refers to the formal legal process of examining evidence and making a judgment in a court of law. As a verb, it means to hold a trial or pass judgment on someone. As a noun, it refers to the trial itself or the act of judging.
Usage
This is a formal legal term commonly used in judicial contexts. It appears frequently in news reports about criminal or civil cases. Native speakers use it when discussing court proceedings, legal judgments, or metaphorically when talking about moral judgment. The verb often takes 案件 (case) or 罪犯 (criminal) as its object.
Examples
- 01这个案件将在下周接受审判。.This case will stand trial next week.
- 02法院公开审判了这名贪污犯。.The court publicly tried this embezzler.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次审判
- 场一场审判
Common collocations
- 公开审判public trial
- 审判庭courtroom, tribunal
- 最后审判final judgment, Last Judgment
- 接受审判to stand trial
Origin
Both characters relate to legal proceedings. 审 originally depicted examining something carefully under a roof, while 判 combines 半 (half) and 刀 (knife), suggesting cutting or dividing to make a decision.