刑
事

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The word "刑事" is formed by combining the character "刑", which denotes punishment or criminal law, with the character "事", which means matter or affair; together, they create a compound that literally means "punishment matters" and specifically refers to criminal affairs or legal contexts involving crime.

Example Sentences Hide

这是刑事案件。

Zhè shì xíngshì ànjiàn.

This is a criminal case.

律师擅长刑事辩护。

Lǜshī shàncháng xíngshì biànhù.

The lawyer is skilled in criminal defense.

法院审理了这起复杂的刑事案件。

Fǎyuàn shěnlǐ le zhè qǐ fùzá de xíngshì ànjiàn.

The court tried this complex criminal case.

犯罪嫌疑人将承担刑事责任。

Fànzuì xiányírén jiāng chéngdān xíngshì zérèn.

The criminal suspect will bear criminal responsibility.

在刑事诉讼中证据必须确凿充分。

Zài xíngshì sùsòng zhōng zhèngjù bìxū quèzáo chōngfèn.

In criminal litigation, evidence must be conclusive and ample.

Word Definition - 刑事

xíng shì criminal; penal

Individual Character Details

刑 xíng, xíng
事 shì