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裁判
cáipàn
Description
裁判是指法院对案子作出决定的过程，也可以指体育比赛里管规则的人。
裁判 refers to the process where a court makes a decision on a case, and can also mean the person who enforces rules in a sports game.
这个词在法律和运动里都很常用。
The word 裁判 is commonly used in both legal and sports contexts.
Meanings
裁判cáipàn
referee, umpire (in sports)
裁判说这个球不算。
The referee said this ball doesn't count.
裁判cáipàn
trial; to judge a case in court
法院对这个案子做出了裁判。
The court made a judgment on this case.
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Notes
- Etymology
裁 (to cut/decide) + 判 (to judge), both meaning to make a decision.
- Nuance
as a person it means the sports referee; in law it means the trial or verdict.
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