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惩戒 (chéngjiè) — use 惩罚 for punitive measures, while 惩戒 implies a broader disciplinary correction, often with an educational focus.
Be mindful that 惩罚 is generally used in formal contexts, such as legal or official discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 处罚 (chǔ fá), which can imply a more administrative form of punishment. Collocations include 惩罚措施 (punitive measures) and 惩罚决定 (punishment decision).
As an HSK 6 vocabulary word, 惩罚 connects well with other legal and ethical terms like 责任 (responsibility) and 违规 (violation). Focus on using it in sentences that discuss accountability and consequences.
Learners often misuse 惩罚 in contexts where 处罚 would be more appropriate, leading to awkward sentences. For example, saying '我对他的错误进行了惩罚' (incorrect) should be '我对他的错误进行了处罚' (correct).
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How to say penalty in Chinese
“penalty” in Chinese is惩罚
惩罚 (chéng fá) refers to the act of imposing a penalty for wrongdoing or misconduct. It is commonly used in legal, educational, and disciplinary contexts to denote the consequences faced by individuals for their actions, emphasizing correction and deterrence.
When to use 惩罚
Be mindful that 惩罚 is generally used in formal contexts, such as legal or official discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 处罚 (chǔ fá), which can imply a more administrative form of punishment. Collocations include 惩罚措施 (punitive measures) and 惩罚决定 (punishment decision).
惩罚 or something close to it
惩戒 (chéngjiè) — use 惩罚 for punitive measures, while 惩戒 implies a broader disciplinary correction, often with an educational focus.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 惩罚 in contexts where 处罚 would be more appropriate, leading to awkward sentences. For example, saying '我对他的错误进行了惩罚' (incorrect) should be '我对他的错误进行了处罚' (correct).
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Grammar Patterns of 惩罚
惩罚 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们呼吁当局将蓄奴定为一种应该受到____的罪行。
They called on the authorities to make slavery a punishable offence.
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惩罚 (chéng fá) implies a more severe or formal punishment, while 处罚 (chǔ fá) often refers to administrative penalties.
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