B1 verb Neutral

判断

[pʰan˥˩ twan˥˩]

To form an opinion or conclusion about something based on evidence or information. It can also refer to the ability to make such decisions.

Examples

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1

根据天气,我判断今天会下雨。

Based on the weather, I judge that it will rain today.

2

法官将根据法律事实做出判断。

The judge will make a judgment based on legal facts.

3

你判断一下,这个主意怎么样?

You judge it, what do you think of this idea?

Word Family

Noun
判断力
Verb
判断
Adjective
判断性的
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Memory Tip

Judge (判) by breaking (断) down the evidence.

Quick Quiz

在没有证据的情况下,我们很难____谁是对的。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 判断

Examples

1

根据天气,我判断今天会下雨。

everyday

Based on the weather, I judge that it will rain today.

2

法官将根据法律事实做出判断。

formal

The judge will make a judgment based on legal facts.

3

你判断一下,这个主意怎么样?

informal

You judge it, what do you think of this idea?

4

在学术研究中,客观的判断至关重要。

academic

In academic research, objective judgment is crucial.

5

经理需要对市场趋势做出准确判断。

business

The manager needs to make accurate judgments on market trends.

Word Family

Noun
判断力
Verb
判断
Adjective
判断性的

Common Collocations

做出判断 to make a judgment
主观判断 subjective judgment
初步判断 initial judgment
价值判断 value judgment
判断标准 judgment criteria

Common Phrases

判断是非

distinguish right from wrong

误判

misjudgment

据我判断

as I judge; in my judgment

Often Confused With

判断 vs 决定

判断 is the mental process of evaluation, while 决定 is the final choice or act of deciding.

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Usage Notes

Used when discussing the reasoning process behind a conclusion.

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Common Mistakes

Using it only as a noun; in Chinese, it is very commonly used as a verb.

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Memory Tip

Judge (判) by breaking (断) down the evidence.

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Word Origin

判 (to distinguish) + 断 (to decide/cut).

Grammar Patterns

根据...判断 对...做出判断

Quick Quiz

在没有证据的情况下,我们很难____谁是对的。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 判断

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