判
distinguish; obvious; judge; sentence
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to distinguish; to differentiate
Used to tell apart different things or make a logical judgment about them.
Can you tell which one is real?
It is hard to distinguish the merits of these two plans.
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After investigation, we finally ascertained the truth of the matter.
It is hard to judge who is right and who is wrong in this matter.
It is hard to judge a person's character just by their appearance.
adjective
obviously distinct; clearly different
literaryOften used in phrases like '判然不同' (obviously different) or '判若两人' (like two different people).
Before and after the Reform and Opening-up, China underwent changes that were like two different worlds.
His attitude before and after was as different as night and day.
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The right and wrong of these two are clearly distinct and cannot be confused.
These two results are clearly different.
After training, his level is completely different from before.
verb
to judge; to evaluate; to grade
Used for sports (refereeing), exams (grading), or general evaluations.
The teacher is grading papers.
Please grade and judge us.
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The referee for this match was very fair.
This issue requires everyone's evaluation.
We shouldn't judge other people's lifestyles arbitrarily.
verb
to decide; to sentence (legally)
formalSpecifically refers to legal judgments in court.
The court sentenced him to three years in prison.
The verdict for this case was finally handed down yesterday.
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The court will hold a public trial for this case.
Murder is usually punished with a heavy sentence.
The judge ruled in favor of the defendant.