论定

論定

lùndìng

verb

Meanings

1 to make a definitive judgment
2 to come to a firm conclusion
3 to settle (an evaluation)

Characters

to discuss / judge

to settle / fix

Examples

他的功过，历史自会论定。

Tā de gōngguò, lìshǐ zì huì lùndìng.

History will deliver its own verdict on his merits and faults.

案情未明，不可仓促论定。

Ànqíng wèimíng, bùkě cāngcù lùndìng.

With the facts of the case unclear, no hasty conclusion should be drawn.

Tips

usage

Often appears in the formula 盖棺论定 (gàiguān lùndìng, 'the verdict comes when the coffin is closed') — final judgment on a person can only be made after their death.

Stroke Order

论 lùn

定 dìng