Definition
判处 (pàn chǔ) means 'to sentence (someone to a specific punishment)' — it's the verb used when a court hands down a penalty like imprisonment or a fine. It's more specific than 判 (pàn), which can also mean 'to judge' or 'to distinguish', and is similar to 判决 (pàn jué) 'to pass judgment', but 判处 focuses on the actual punishment imposed.
verb
to sentence (a person to a punishment)to condemn (in a court of law)
Examples
- 判处。Fǎyuàn pàn chǔ tā sān nián yǒuqī túxíng.The court sentenced him to three years in prison.
- 判处。Zhège zuìfàn bèi pàn chǔ le sǐxíng.This criminal was sentenced to death.
- 判处。Fǎguān pàn chǔ tā zhīfù jù'é fákuǎn.The judge sentenced him to pay a huge fine.
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