Chinese
chǔfá
Meaning: to punish; punishment
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

處罰
處
罰
处罚
处
罚

Example sentences

Students who violate school rules will be punished.
法律面前人人平等,任何人犯法都必須接受處罰。
法律面前人人平等,任何人犯法都必须接受处罚。
Everyone is equal before the law; anyone who breaks the law must be punished.
他再三向法官求情,希望減輕處罰。
他再三向法官求情,希望减轻处罚。
He repeatedly pleaded with the judge, hoping to reduce the punishment.
他不忍心看朋友被處罰,於是主動代人受過。
他不忍心看朋友被处罚,于是主动代人受过。
He couldn't bear to see his friend punished, so he took the blame on his behalf.

Usage Notes

Refers to inflicting a penalty for an offense.

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