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retribution in Chinese

retribution in Chinese is 惩罚 — retribution means punishment given out of a sense of justice or revenge for a wrong that was done.

retribution in Chinese

惩罚
noun
Pronounced: chéng fá
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

What does "retribution" mean?

  1. noun Punishment given out of a sense of justice or revenge for a wrong that was done.
    "He swore retribution against those who had betrayed him."
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retribution in a sentence

  • He swore retribution against those who had betrayed him.
  • The attack was seen as retribution for years of oppression.

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What is "retribution" in Chinese?

"retribution" in Chinese is 惩罚. retribution means: Punishment given out of a sense of justice or revenge for a wrong that was done.

How do you pronounce 惩罚?

"retribution" in Chinese is 惩罚, pronounced "chéng fá".

How do you use "retribution" in a sentence?

Example: "He swore retribution against those who had betrayed him." In Chinese, "retribution" is 惩罚.

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