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判
pàn
Description
"判"这个字常用来表示做出判断或决定，比如法官判案子。
The character "判" is often used to indicate making a judgment or decision, such as a judge 判 a case.
它也可以表示区别很清楚，像"判若两人"。
It can also mean a clear distinction, like in the phrase "判若两人" (completely different people).
Meanings
判pàn
to judge; to decide (a case)
法官判他有罪。
The judge found him guilty.
判断pànduàn
to judge; to determine
你要自己判断对错。
You have to judge right from wrong yourself.
判pàn
clearly distinct; obviously different
他前后判若两人。
He is like a different person before and after.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means to split apart (刀 knife radical), hence "to distinguish" and "to decide".
- Nuance
判 alone is formal or legal; everyday judging uses 判断.
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