Chinese
jiānyù
Meaning: prison; jail
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

監獄
監
獄
监狱
监
狱

Example sentences

The escaped convict was caught and returned to prison.
囚犯從監獄逃跑了。
囚犯从监狱逃跑了。
The prisoner ran away from the prison.
囚犯們在監獄的操場上散步。
囚犯们在监狱的操场上散步。
The prisoners are taking a walk in the prison yard.

Usage Notes

A place where criminals are confined as punishment for their crimes.

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