立案

lì'àn
verb #12,272

Meanings

  1. 1 to file a case (for investigation)
  2. 2 to register (with authorities)
  3. 3 to place on record

Examples

Jǐngfāng yǐjīng duì zhè qǐ ànjiàn lì'àn diàochá.
The police have filed a case and begun an investigation.
Bào'àn hòu duōjiǔ cáinéng lì'àn?
How long after filing a report does it take to open a case?

Tips

usage
In Chinese law, 立案 is a formal step where authorities officially accept a complaint for investigation. Not every report (报案) leads to 立案 — police must determine there is sufficient basis first.

Stroke Order

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