裁决

• Pinyin: cái jué
• Hanzi breakdown: 裁 = to cut/judge; 决 = 冫(ice) + 夬, meaning to decide or burst through

Meaning

To adjudicate; to arbitrate; ruling; judgment. A formal decision resolving a dispute.

Similar to 裁定 but often carries more weight, implying a final resolution. Common in arbitration, international disputes, and significant legal matters. Can function as both verb and noun.

Examples

1. 国际法庭对此案作出了最终裁决。 The International Court made a final ruling on this case.
2. 双方同意接受仲裁员的裁决。 Both parties agreed to accept the arbitrator's decision.
3. 这项裁决将对未来的类似案件产生指导作用。 This ruling will provide guidance for similar cases in the future.

Usage Guide

Context: legal, international, arbitration

Tone: authoritative

Do Say

• 等待最终裁决。(Awaiting the final ruling.)
• 这个裁决具有法律约束力。(This ruling is legally binding.)

Don't Say

• 老师裁决了考试成绩。(For academic decisions, use 决定 or 判定 — 裁决 is for legal disputes)

Origin & History

裁 (to judge) + 决 (to decide). Together meaning to make a decisive judgment on a matter.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Legal/Professional