判 Stroke Order — How to Write 判
判 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
判 Radical and Character Components
判 is a phono-semantic compound: 刂 (knife) carries the meaning, while 半 indicates the sound.
Radical: 刂 + 5 more strokes
判 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- pàn
Meanings of 判 in Chinese
1
pàn判
To distinguish, discern, or determine; to make a judgment or assessment.
专家们根据数据准确地判断出了市场趋势。
Experts accurately determined the market trend based on the data.
To separate or to be distinctly different; to be poles apart or completely transformed.
他病愈后，精神面貌判若两人
After recovering from illness, his mental outlook was completely transformed.
To judge, to rule, or to act as a referee in a competition or legal context.
裁判判她犯规了。
The referee ruled that she fouled.
A judgment, verdict, or ruling made by a judicial body or court in a legal case.
法院对这起案件作出了公正的判决。
The court delivered a fair judgment on this case.
Ancient official title, such as 'Tongpan' (an ancient assistant magistrate) or 'Panguan' (an assistant official in Tang/Song dynasties, or a legendary judge in the underworld).
在古籍中，常能看到关于判官审理阴阳两界事务的记载。
In ancient texts, records often mention Panguan judging affairs in both the mortal and spiritual realms.
Common Words and Phrases with 判
1
to judge or decide a legal case
法官需要仔细研究证据才能公平判案。
The judge needs to carefully study the evidence to judge the case fairly.
2
To differentiate or distinguish, often used to discern true from false.
在众多相似的产品中，消费者需要学会判别其性能差异。
Among many similar products, consumers need to learn how to distinguish their performance differences.
3
To sentence someone to a penalty by a court of law.
小偷最终被判处社区服务。
The thief was eventually sentenced to community service.
4
a court verdict or judgment; also refers to a conclusion or deduction.
经过一番深思熟虑，他终于为这幅画作写下了自己的判词。
After much contemplation, he finally penned his conclusive judgment on this painting.
5
To judge, decide, or determine.
专家们需要时间来判定这幅画的真伪。
Experts need time to determine the authenticity of this painting.
6
To interpret and determine the meaning of visual information or symbols, often in an analytical context.
考古学家判读壁画上的符号，以了解古代文明。
Archaeologists interpret the symbols on murals to understand ancient civilizations.
7
To form an opinion or conclusion about something; to assess or evaluate.
我们不能仅仅根据外表来判断一个人。
We cannot judge a person solely by their appearance.
8
The ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
在面对复杂问题时，一个人的判断力至关重要，它能帮助我们做出明智的选择。
When facing complex problems, a person's judgment is crucial; it helps us make wise choices.
9
an official who assisted local magistrates in ancient China; (in mythology) an official under the King of Hell who manages the Book of Life and Death
传说中，判官会根据一个人在生前的善恶来决定他死后的去向。
According to legends, the underworld judge determines one's destiny after death based on their good and bad deeds during life.
10
criterion; basis for judgment
选择合适的判据对于评估项目成功至关重要。
Choosing appropriate criteria is crucial for evaluating project success.
11
A formal decision or judgment made by a court or judicial body; also, a referee's ruling in sports.
法院对这起案件作出了公正的判决
The court delivered a fair judgment on this case.
12
A written judgment or court verdict.
法官宣读了判决书，宣布被告无罪
The judge read the judgment, declaring the defendant innocent.
13
legal precedent
这项判例将为未来类似案件的裁决提供重要的参考依据。
This precedent will provide an important reference for future rulings in similar cases.
14
To distinguish clearly or ascertain.
科学家们正在努力判明这种新病毒的传播途径。
Scientists are working hard to ascertain the transmission routes of this new virus.
15
markedly different
这两位作家的写作风格判然不同，一个注重细节描写，一个更偏向宏大叙事。
The writing styles of these two authors are markedly different; one focuses on detailed descriptions, while the other leans towards grand narratives.
More words with 判
- xuān宣pàn判pronounce sentence, pass judgment
- yán研pàn判Analyze and judge, Study and evaluate
- cái裁pàn判referee, umpire
- tán谈pàn判negotiation
- shěn审pàn判trial, judgment
- dān单chēng称pàn判duàn断Singular Judgment, Singular Proposition
- gài盖rán然pàn判duàn断Probable judgment, Probabilistic judgment
- pàn判xíng刑to sentence, to pass sentence
- píng评pàn判judge, evaluate
- qún群mù牧pàn判guān官Commissioner of Pasturage
- pàn判duàn断chū出determine, judge
- pī批pàn判criticize, critique
- pàn判bié别shì式Discriminant
- wù误pàn判misjudgment, wrong judgment
- yù预pàn判Anticipate, Predict
- bèi被pàn判to be sentenced, to be convicted
- bèi被pàn判chǔ处sentenced, condemned
- cái裁pàn判yuán员referee, umpire
- pàn判fá罚penalty, punishment
- pàn判rù入to sentence to, to commit to
Idioms with 判
- pàn判ruò若hēi黑bái白as different as black and white
- pàn判ruò若hóng鸿gōu沟clearly distinct or different
- pàn判ruò若liǎng两rén人to be like a completely different person
- pàn判ruò若shuǐ水huǒ火as different as fire and water
- pàn判ruò若tiān天yuān渊as different as heaven and earth
- pàn判ruò若yún云ní泥worlds apart
- pàn判rán然bù不tóng同clearly and distinctly different
- pàn判yuān冤jué决yù狱judge cases and administer justice
- tiān天rǎng壤zhī之pàn判a world of difference
- wǔ五guǐ鬼nào闹pàn判subordinates mock or defy a superior
- xiāng相pàn判yún云ní泥a world of difference
- pī批hóng红pàn判bái白graft and transplant flowers
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Open the tool →Questions about 判
What does 判 mean in Chinese?
判 (pàn) means “To judge” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 判?
判 is pronounced pàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 判 have?
判 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 判?
判 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 判?
The radical of 判 is 刂, and 判 is a phono-semantic compound.
