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惩罚
chéngfá
Description
“惩罚”的意思是因为做错了事，所以让他受到痛苦或者不好的结果。
"惩罚" means causing someone to suffer or face negative consequences because they did something wrong.
老师、父母或者法律都可能惩罚做坏事的人。
Teachers, parents, or the law may punish people who do bad things.
Meanings
惩罚chéngfá
to punish someone for wrongdoing
老师惩罚了那个说谎的学生。
The teacher punished the student who lied.
惩罚chéngfá
a punishment or penalty
这个惩罚对他来说太重了。
This punishment is too severe for him.
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Notes
- Etymology
惩 (to discipline/warn) + 罚 (to penalize), two similar characters combined.
- Nuance
惩罚 is stronger and more formal than 批评; 处罚 often implies official or legal penalties.
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