惩罚
To impose a penalty on someone as a result of their wrongdoing or breach of rules.
Examples
3 of 5如果你迟到，你会受到惩罚。
If you are late, you will be punished.
这种行为在法律上应受到严厉惩罚。
This behavior should be severely punished by law.
公司对违规员工进行了惩罚。
The company punished employees who violated the rules.
Word Family
Memory Tip
The '罚' character contains '刀' (knife), suggesting a sharp consequence.
Quick Quiz
违反交通规则的人应该受到相应的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 惩罚
Examples
如果你迟到，你会受到惩罚。
everydayIf you are late, you will be punished.
这种行为在法律上应受到严厉惩罚。
academicThis behavior should be severely punished by law.
公司对违规员工进行了惩罚。
businessThe company punished employees who violated the rules.
教育不应该仅仅依靠惩罚。
formalEducation should not rely solely on punishment.
这是对他撒谎的惩罚。
informalThis is the punishment for his lying.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
惩罚机制
punishment mechanism
惩罚性赔偿
punitive damages
身体惩罚
corporal punishment
Often Confused With
Chufa is often used for administrative or legal fines; Chengfa is more general and can include moral punishment.
Usage Notes
Used in discussions about crime, education, and social behavior.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using '惩罚' when you mean a simple 'fine' (罚款).
Memory Tip
The '罚' character contains '刀' (knife), suggesting a sharp consequence.
Word Origin
From '惩' (chastise) and '罚' (penalty).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In traditional Chinese culture, punishment was often linked to 'face' and social harmony.
Quick Quiz
违反交通规则的人应该受到相应的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 惩罚
Related Vocabulary
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规定
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剥夺
B1To take something away from someone by force or legal right, especially rights or property.
纠纷
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补偿
B1To give something (usually money) to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; to make up for a deficiency.
禁止
B1To officially forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.
著作权
B1The legal right given to the originator of a piece of work (like a book or song) to publish or perform it and prevent others from doing so.
法规
B1Laws, rules, or regulations, especially those made by a government or authority. It is a formal term for the collection of legal rules.
权利
B1A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
强制
B2Required by law or a rule; involving the use of force or authority to make something happen. It is mandatory rather than optional.
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