判处 pànchǔ to sentence
to sentence; to condemn
How to remember 判处: 判 judge + 处 place = to sentence.
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How it is used
- 'To sentence (a convicted person to a penalty)' - 判处三年徒刑 (pànchǔ sān nián túxíng) to sentence to three years' imprisonment, 判处死刑 sentenced to death.
- Note reading chǔ. Specifically the imposing of a punishment, following the verdict; the object is the penalty/term.