定罪 (dìng zuì) — (v.o.) to convict (someone of a crime), to declare guilty
Definition
A formal/legal verb meaning 'to convict' — used for a court officially declaring a defendant guilty, heavier than the everyday colloquial sense of 'finding someone at fault'.
verb
(v.o.) to convict (someone of a crime)to declare guilty
Examples
- 定罪。Fǎ yuàn zuì zhōng duì bèi gào rén dìng zuì le.The court finally convicted the defendant.
- 。Fǎ guān dìng le tā de zuì.The judge convicted him (lit. determined his guilt).
- ，定罪。Méi yǒu què záo zhèng jù, jiù bù néng qīng yì dìng zuì.Without solid evidence, you cannot convict easily.
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