verb HSK 5
to pronounce a verdict · to sentence · to announce a judgment
Meaning
宣判 is a formal legal term meaning to publicly announce a court's verdict or judgment. It refers to the official moment when a judge declares the decision of the court, including any sentencing. This word is primarily used in legal and judicial contexts.
Usage
This is formal, legal language used in courtrooms and legal documents. It's not used in everyday conversation unless discussing actual court cases. The subject is typically a court (法院) or judge (法官). Often followed by phrases indicating guilty/not guilty or specific sentences.
Examples
- 01法院将于下周三对此案进行宣判。.The court will pronounce its verdict on this case next Wednesday.
- 02经过三个月的审理，法官终于当庭宣判被告有罪。, .After three months of trial, the judge finally pronounced the defendant guilty in court.
Characters
Measure words
- 次这次宣判
Common collocations
- 当庭宣判to pronounce verdict in court
- 宣判无罪to pronounce not guilty
- 宣判有罪to pronounce guilty
- 择期宣判to announce verdict at a later date
Origin
Combines 宣 (to announce publicly) and 判 (to judge/decide), literally meaning 'to announce a judgment.' Both characters have ancient origins in official and judicial contexts.