裁
判

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The Chinese word "裁判" is formed by combining the character "裁", which conveys cutting or deciding, with "判", which means to judge or sentence; together, they create a term that specifically denotes an official who adjudicates, such as a referee or judge, by merging the concepts of decision-making and judgment from each character.

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裁判吹响了比赛结束的哨音。

Cáipàn chuīxiǎng le bǐsài jiéshù de shào yīn.

The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match.

裁判判罚了一个点球。

Cáipàn pànfá le yī gè diǎnqiú.

The referee awarded a penalty kick.

这场篮球比赛的裁判非常公正。

Zhè chǎng lánqiú bǐsài de cáipàn fēicháng gōngzhèng.

The referees for this basketball game are very fair.

运动员必须尊重裁判的最终决定。

Yùndòngyuán bìxū zūnzhòng cáipàn de zuìzhōng juédìng.

Athletes must respect the final decision of the referee.

本届世界杯决赛的裁判组来自欧洲。

Běn jiè shìjièbēi juésài de cáipàn zǔ láizì Ōuzhōu.

The officiating team for this World Cup final comes from Europe.

Word Definition - 裁判

cái pàn (law) to judge; to adjudicate; verdict; judgement; (sports) to referee; (sports) umpire; referee; judge

Individual Character Details

裁 cái
判 pàn