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破案

pò àn
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to solve a case

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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悬案
xuán àn

unresolved question

Unsolved case, the opposite of a solved case

Related words

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侦破
zhēn pò

to investigate (as detective)

To investigate and solve a case, emphasizing the process

Synonyms

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破获
pò huò

to uncover (a criminal plot)

To crack or uncover a case, often used for major cases

Usage notes

Collocations

破案 typically collocates with 率 (rate) to form 破案率 (case clearance rate), or with verbs like 成功 (successfully) as in 成功破案. It does not usually take a direct object representing the case itself.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 破案 (to solve a case) with 破获 (to crack and capture). 破案 focuses on the act of solving, while 破获 implies solving and making arrests. For example, you can 破案 without necessarily 破获 the suspect.

Example Sentences

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警方终于 破案 了。
The police finally solved the case.

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Child Words of 破案

破
pò

broken

案
àn

(legal) case