English–Chinese
“precedent” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiān lì
Example
这件事有先例可循。zhè jiàn shì yǒu xiān lì kě xún
There is a precedent for this.
How to say “precedent” in Chinese
“Precedent” in Chinese is 先例 (xiān lì).
An earlier case that becomes a useful reference when a similar situation comes up again.
Example sentences with 先例
法院通常以先例为依据作出判决。fǎ yuàn tōng cháng yǐ xiān lì wèi yī jù zuò chū pàn jué
Courts usually base their rulings on precedent.
Tips for using 先例
- In everyday conversation, 先例 (xiānlì, "precedent") has a formal tone and fits discussions of rules or decisions better than casual storytelling.