破案 (pò àn) — to solve (a case)
Definition
Means 'to solve a case' — used only for crimes, not puzzles or homework. 比 解决 narrower: 解决 covers any problem, while 破案 is specifically for criminal cases.
verb
to solve (a case)
Examples
- 破案。Zhè ge àn zi zhōng yú pò àn le.This case has finally been solved.
- 。Jǐng chá pò le yí gè dà àn.The police solved a major case.
- 破案。Zhè jiàn àn zi xū yào jǐn kuài pò àn.This case needs to be solved as soon as possible.
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