Definition
当庭 is a legal term meaning 'in court' or 'during a court session', used as an adverbial phrase before the verb. It describes actions that take place in the courtroom during a trial, such as testifying, confessing, or presenting evidence. Although the POS is labeled as v.o. (verb-object), the actual usage is adverbial — it does not split like a typical separable verb. The word is common in legal and news contexts.
v.o.
(adverbial phrase) in courtduring a court session
Examples
- 当庭。Bèigàorén dāng chéngrèn le zuìxíng.The defendant confessed to the crime in court.
- 当庭。Lǜshī dāng tíchū le xīn de zhèngjù.The lawyer presented new evidence in court.
- 当庭。Zhèngrén dāng miáoshù le dāngshí de qíngkuàng.The witness described the situation in court.
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