当庭 (dāng) — (adverbial phrase) in court, during a court session

Definition

Used almost exclusively in legal/judicial contexts: 'in court' or 'during the court session' (e.g. 当庭承认, 当庭宣判). It is an adverbial phrase, not a standalone verb.

verb
(adverbial phrase) in courtduring a court session

Examples

  • 当庭
    Bèi gào rén dāng chéng rèn le zuì xíng.
    The defendant confessed to the crime in court.
  • 当庭
    Lǜ shī dāng tí chū le xīn de zhèng jù.
    The lawyer presented new evidence in court.
  • 当庭
    Zhèng rén dāng miáo shù le dāng shí de qíng kuàng.
    The witness described the situation in court.
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