English–Chinese
“individual case” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingè àn
Example
这个个案需要单独处理。zhè ge gè àn xū yào dān dú chú lǐ
This individual case needs to be handled separately.
How to say “individual case” in Chinese
“Individual case” in Chinese is 个案 (gè àn).
A particular matter stands beside a wider set, with its limited scope kept in view.
Example sentences with 个案
法庭需要根据个案的具体情况作出判决。fǎ tíng xū yào gēn jù gè àn de jù tǐ qíng kuàng zuò chū pàn jué
The court needs to make a ruling based on the specific circumstances of the individual case.
Tips for using 个案
- English speakers often use "case" for any matter under discussion, while this Chinese word commonly draws attention to the boundaries of one situation and prevents overgeneralizing.