从犯 (cóngfàn): accessory to a crime; accomplice

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一个从犯 gè

他被判定为从犯。

Tā bèi pàndìng wéi cóngfàn.

He was found to be an accomplice.

从犯的量刑比主犯轻。

Cóngfàn de liàngxíng bǐ zhǔfàn qīng.

Accomplices receive lighter sentences than the principal offender.

usage

从犯 is the legal counterpart of 主犯 (principal offender). 从 here means 'to follow,' indicating someone who assists the main perpetrator.

从 cóng

犯 fàn