处罚 (chǔ fá): to punish

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to punish
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

to penalize
to punish

Chinese explanation

对违反规定或法律的人给予惩罚，使其承担不利后果，如罚款、处分或判刑
也指这种惩罚措施本身。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

(bound form) place

HSK 5

to punish

Example sentences

Because he drove after drinking, he was fined 2,000 yuan by the traffic police and had his driver's license revoked.

The school stipulates that students who cheat on exams will receive severe punishment and may even be expelled.

That restaurant was penalized by the relevant authorities for failing to meet hygiene standards and was ordered to suspend business for rectification.

Every company should comply with environmental regulations; otherwise, once it violates them, it will face penalties such as heavy fines.

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