初犯

chūfàn

noun #25,259

Measure Word

一个初犯 gè

Meanings

1 first-time offender
2 first offense

Characters

first; initial; beginning

to offend; criminal; to violate

Examples

由于是初犯，法官给予了从轻处理。

Yóuyú shì chūfàn, fǎguān gěiyǔ le cóng qīng chǔlǐ.

Since it was a first offense, the judge gave a lighter sentence.

初犯和惯犯在量刑上有很大区别。

Chūfàn hé guànfàn zài liàngxíng shàng yǒu hěn dà qūbié.

There is a big difference in sentencing between first-time offenders and repeat offenders.

Tips

usage

初犯 can refer to either the person (a first-time offender) or the act (a first offense). Context determines the meaning. Compare 惯犯 (guànfàn, habitual offender) and 累犯 (lèifàn, repeat offender).

Stroke Order

初 chū

犯 fàn