Definition
候审 is a separable verb (离合词) used in legal contexts, meaning 'to be held in custody awaiting trial'. The verb 候 and the noun 审 can split when inserting duration or other elements: 候了三个月的审 ('was held for three months awaiting trial'). It typically describes a defendant's status before a court hearing.
v.o.
to await trial (in custody)
Examples
- 候审。Xiányírén mùqián zhèngzài hòu shěn.The suspect is currently awaiting trial.
- ，。Tā yǐjīng hòu le bàn nián de shěn, hái méi kāitíng.He has been held for six months awaiting trial, and the court hasn't opened yet.
- 候审。Zhège ànzi shèjí duō míng hòu shěn rényuán.This case involves multiple persons awaiting trial.
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