Chinese Criminal Law Dictionary

By Sean L. Young

This dictionary is written for those in the legal profession who find themselves in a Chinese environment. Both Mandarin and Cantonese languages are represented along with basic grammar references to help you build your confidence.

The official release will be 20th July. Pre-orders are now available so you won't miss your chance to get your copy once the full dictionary is available.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sean L. Young
• Release date: Jul 19, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005135058

Sean L. Young

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Criminal Law Dictionary

English – Mandarin - English

Simplified and Traditional Characters

By Sean L. Young

Copyright 2021 Young's Language Consulting

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Table of Contents

Introduction

English - Chinese (simplified characters)

Chinese – English (traditional characters)

Pinyin - English

Basic Mandarin Grammar

Connect with Me Online

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Introduction

This dictionary is intended for those who are in the Criminal Law profession where Chinese is needed. This is not a complete vocabulary to all the legal/law terms, but I will be updating it often. A Cantonese dictionary is currently being written and I hope to publish it soon. Please contact me if you have any questions about further updates or release dates.

Any additions or improvements you’d like to see in this publication? Let me know and I’ll put them in!

Abbreviations used:

n. – noun

v. – verb

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English – Mandarin

Simplified Characters

accomplice, accessory - 从犯 - cóngfàn

accomplice, accessory - 同犯 - tóngfàn

accuse, press charges v. - 指控 - zhǐkòng

accused of accepting bribes v. - 被指控接受贿赂 - bèi zhǐkòng jiēshòu huìlù

acquit, acquitted - 无罪释放 - wú zuì shìfàng

advertising revenue - 广告收入 - guǎnggào shōurù

affidavit - 宣誓书 - xuānshìshū

alibi - 不在场证明 - bùzàichǎng zhèngmíng

appeal v. - 上诉 - shàngsù

appear in court v. - 出庭 - chūtíng

apprehend v. - 逮捕 - dàibǔ, dǎibǔ

arbitrating - 仲裁 - zhòngcái

arrest v. - 逮捕 - dàibǔ, dǎibǔ

arrested, apprehended v. - 逮捕 - dàibǔ, dǎibǔ

ask for bail v. - 保释 - bǎoshì

attorney - 律师 – lǜshī

bail noun - 保释 - bǎoshì

ban illegal earnings v. - 取缔非法收入 - qǔdì fēifǎ shōurù

barrister - 高级律师 - gāojí lǜshī

break the law v. - 违法 - wéifǎ

bring a case against v. - 起诉 – qǐsù

call/report to the police v. - 报警 - bàojǐng