结案 (jié àn) — to close a case, to wrap up a legal case

Definition

结案 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to close a case' — used in legal contexts when a case is resolved or wrapped up. The verb 结 and the object 案 can split: you can insert aspect markers like 了 or 过 between them (结了案, 结过案), or use a measure word like 个 (结个案). It's a formal term, common in court, police, and news reporting.

v.o.

to close a caseto wrap up a legal case

Examples

结案。
Zhège ànzi yǐjing jié àn le.
This case has already been closed.
。
Fǎguān xuānbù zhèngshì jié le zhège àn.
The judge announced the formal closure of this case.
结案。
Tāmen yòng le sān gè yuè cái jié àn.
It took them three months to close the case.

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