裁断 (cái duàn) — to consider and decide; to adjudicate

Definition

Formal verb for weighing evidence and reaching a decision, typically used in judicial, official, or dispute contexts. More authoritative than 决定 (decide) and more formal than 判断 (judge).

verb

to consider and decideto adjudicate

Examples

裁断。
Fǎ yuàn duì zhè ge wèn tí jìn xíng le cái duàn.
The court considered and decided on this issue.
裁断。
Wǒ men xū yào cái duàn zhè jiàn shì de zhēn xiàng.
We need to consider and decide the truth of this matter.
裁断。
Tā fù zé cái duàn zhè ge àn jiàn.
He is responsible for adjudicating this case.

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