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制裁 (zhì cái): to punish; punishment; sanctions (incl. economic)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to punish; punishment; sanctions (incl. economic)
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to punish
  • punishment
  • sanctions (incl. economic)

Chinese explanation

  • 对违法、违规或敌对的一方进行惩罚或限制,通常由国家、组织或法律来实行
  • 这种惩罚可以包括经济封锁、禁止贸易、限制入境等手段,目的是迫使对方改变行为。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

system

HSK 7

to cut out (as a dress)

Example sentences

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The international community decided to impose economic sanctions on that country.

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The UN Security Council passed a resolution to sanction countries that violate international law.

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Due to human rights abuses, that country is subject to sanctions from multiple countries.

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The company was sanctioned by the regulatory agency for violating regulations.

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Sanctions are not the only way to resolve international disputes.

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