判断
Traditional: 判斷
pàn duàn HSK 4

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📚 Example Sentences

我判断他是对的。
Wǒ pànduàn tā shì duì de.
I judge that he is right.
她判断天气会下雨。
Tā pànduàn tiānqì huì xiàyǔ.
She decides that the weather will rain.
判断问题需要时间。
Pànduàn wèntí xūyào shíjiān.
Judging the problem takes time.
我判断对错。
Wǒ pànduàn duìcuò.
I judge right and wrong.
他判断方向。
Tā pànduàn fāngxiàng.
He determines the direction.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 判 (pàn) means 'to judge' or 'sentence,' and 断 (duàn) means 'to break' or 'decide.' Think of 'breaking a case' to reach a judgment, like a detective solving a mystery.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. It appears in contexts like law, science, daily decision-making, and evaluations, such as judging truth, situations, or outcomes.

📖 Grammar Points

判断 can be used as a predicate verb (e.g., 我判断他是对的) or in noun-like constructions with modifiers (e.g., 我的判断). It often pairs with modal verbs like 能, 可以, or 难以 to express ability or difficulty in judging.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 判断 is valued in contexts emphasizing rationality and prudence, such as education or professional settings. It may carry a nuance of avoiding hasty conclusions, aligning with cultural preferences for thoughtful deliberation.

🔄 Similar Words

判断 focuses on analytical decision-making (e.g., judging evidence). 决定 (juédìng) means 'to decide' with more emphasis on making a final choice or resolution, often after judgment. 评价 (píngjià) means 'to evaluate' or 'assess,' usually involving giving an opinion on quality or value.

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