punishment in Chinese
punishment in Chinese is 惩罚 — punishment means a penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
punishment in Chinese
惩罚
Pronounced: chéng fá
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
What does "punishment" mean?
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noun A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
"The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service."
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punishment in a sentence
- The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service.
- His parents believed in punishment as a way to teach discipline.
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What is "punishment" in Chinese?
"punishment" in Chinese is 惩罚. punishment means: A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
How do you pronounce 惩罚?
"punishment" in Chinese is 惩罚, pronounced "chéng fá".
How do you use "punishment" in a sentence?
Example: "The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service." In Chinese, "punishment" is 惩罚.
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