English–Chinese

“determine” in Chinese

Chinese

Also断定 (duàn dìng) · 认定 (rèn dìng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinpàn dìng

Example

我们还不能判定谁对谁错。wǒ men hái bù néng pàn dìng shuí duì shuí cuò

We still cannot determine who is right and who is wrong.

Illustration for 判定 (determine)

How to say “determine” in Chinese

“Determine” in Chinese is 判定 (pàn dìng).

Weigh the facts and separate what is valid from what is not until the outcome becomes clear.

Full entry for 判定: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 判定

法庭已经对证据判定真伪。fǎ tíng yǐ jīng duì zhèng jù pàn dìng zhēn wěi

The court has already determined whether the evidence is genuine.

Tips for using 判定

  • The word suits judgments based on evidence or rules, so it is less natural for casual preferences such as choosing a meal or color.

Other Chinese words for “determine”

2

断定

duàn dìng

verbdetermine

现在还不能断定结果,等数据出来再说。xiàn zài hái bù néng duàn dìng jié guǒ děng shù jù chū lái zài shuō

The result cannot be determined yet; let's talk after the data comes out.

3

认定

rèn dìng

verbdetermine

警方认定他是嫌疑人。jǐng fāng rèn dìng tā shì xián yí rén

The police determined that he was a suspect.

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