嫌疑人 (xián yí rén) — suspect (in a criminal investigation); the accused (person formally charged in court)
Definition
嫌疑人 (xiányí rén) refers to a person suspected of a crime before formal charges — distinct from the courtroom 'accused' (被告人). The example 法庭宣布嫌疑人无罪 uses it loosely for the defendant, but strictly it means 'suspect' during investigation.
noun
suspect (in a criminal investigation)the accused (person formally charged in court)
Measure word · 名
Examples
- 嫌疑人。Jǐng fāng yǐ jīng suǒ dìng le sān míng xián yí rén.The police have identified three suspects.
- 嫌疑人。Fǎ tíng xuān bù xián yí rén wú zuì.The court declared the accused not guilty.
- ，嫌疑人。Jù bào dào, xián yí rén yǐ jīng rèn zuì.According to reports, the suspect has confessed.
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