cáipàn
judge
The Chinese word '裁判' pronounced 'cáipàn', is used in a similar manner as the English word 'judge'. It can be used to denote a person who has the power to make decisions about things that are disputed, especially in sports or legal matters. It is an important term to understand as it relates to decision-making and justice in both a legal and a moral sense.
Cáipàn xuānbù bǐsài kāishǐ.
The referee announces the start of the game.
This sentence is usually used in a sports context, where '裁判' (referee) has the authority to start a game.
Tā shì yī míng yōuxiù de cáipàn.
He is an excellent referee.
This sentence describes a person who is very good at his job as a referee, shown by the adjective '优秀的' (excellent).
Cáipàn duì tā de xíngwéi biǎoshì bùmǎn.
The referee expressed dissatisfaction with his behavior.
This sentence represents the dissatisfaction of a referee towards the behavior of someone.
Cáipàn zhèngzài chákàn lùxiàng.
The referee is reviewing the video.
In this sentence, '裁判' (the referee) is viewing a video incident for a sports game.
Suǒyǒu rén dōu zài děngdài cáipàn de juédìng.
Everyone is waiting for the referee's decision.
This sentence implies a context of suspense where everybody is waiting for the decision of the referee.
Tā duì cáipàn de juédìng biǎoshì yìyì.
He objected to the referee's decision.
In this sentence, someone is showing his disagreement with the decision made by the referee.
Cáipàn duì tā de xíngwéi zuò chūle chǔfá.
The referee punished his behavior.
This sentence describes a situation where the referee gives a punishment due to unacceptable behavior.
Cáipàn chuī xiǎng le bǐsài zhōngzhǐ de shàoyīn.
The referee blew the whistle to end the game.
This sentence describes a referee ending a game by blowing a whistle, a common action in sports.
Tā zhìyíle cáipàn de gōngzhèngxìng.
He questioned the fairness of the referee.
This sentence describes a situation where the person is doubting whether the referee is fair or prejudiced.
Cáipàn zhèngzài cáijué zhēngyì qiú.
The referee is making a decision about the disputed ball.
This sentence acn be used in sports events especially in football where the referee is making a decision about a situation of contention.