法官 fǎguān judge (in court)
How to remember 法官: 法 law + 官 official = judge (in court).
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How it is used
- A judge in court - 法官判决 (fǎguān pànjué) the judge rules, 首席法官 (shǒuxí fǎguān) chief judge.
- The judicial officer who presides and rules; 法 (law) + 官 (official).
- Contrast 律师 (lǜshī, lawyer) and 检察官 (jiǎncháguān, prosecutor).