量刑

liàngxíng

verb #29,569

Meanings

1 to determine a criminal sentence
2 to sentence; sentencing

Characters

to measure; to calibrate

punishment; criminal sentence

Examples

HSK 7-9

法官在量刑时充分考虑了犯罪情节。

Fǎguān zài liàngxíng shí chōngfèn kǎolǜ le fànzuì qíngjié.

The judge fully considered the circumstances of the crime when determining the sentence.

HSK 7-9

检察官认为量刑过轻，提出上诉。

Jiǎncháguān rènwéi liàngxíng guò qīng, tíchū shàngsù.

The prosecutor thought the sentence was too lenient and filed an appeal.

Tips

usage

量刑 is a legal term used in criminal proceedings. 量 here means 'to measure/calibrate' and 刑 means 'punishment/sentence'. It refers specifically to how a judge calibrates the punishment.

Stroke Order

量 liàng

刑 xíng