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处罚
chǔfá
Description
处罚是指因为一个人做错了事，给他一些惩罚。
"处罚" means giving someone a punishment because they did something wrong.
老师、警察或者公司都可能处罚犯了错的人。
Teachers, police, or companies may punish people who have made mistakes.
Meanings
处罚chǔfá
to punish; to penalize
老师处罚了迟到的学生。
The teacher punished the student who was late.
处罚chǔfá
punishment; penalty
这次的处罚很重。
The punishment this time was severe.
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Notes
- Etymology
处 (to deal with) + 罚 (to penalize), together meaning to impose a penalty.
- Nuance
处罚 is often official or institutional, while 惩罚 can feel more personal or moral.
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