剕 (fèi) - A punishment in ancient China involving amputation of & one of the five ancient mutilating punishments.
剕 · fèi
A punishment in ancient China involving amputation of the feet;
one of the five ancient mutilating punishments.
A punishment in ancient China involving amputation ofone of the five ancient mutilating punishments.
Usage highlights
剕刑五刑剕刖剕刑剕免剕
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient punishment of foot amputation (剕刑) was abolished during the Han dynasty.
- Historical records mention 剕 as one of the five punishments (五刑).
- Criminals subjected to 剕 punishment were permanently disabled.
Collocations
- punishment of foot amputation(剕刑)
- one of the five punishments(五刑剕)
- alternative term for foot amputation punishment(刖剕)
- punishment by foot amputation(刑剕)
- to be exempted from foot amputation punishment(免剕)
Idioms
- One of the Five Punishments(五刑之一)
- Abolishing cruel punishments(废除酷刑)
- Ancient penal codes(古代刑法)
Cultural background
FAQ- 剕 was one of the Five Punishments in ancient Chinese law, specifically involving amputation of the feet or toes.
- This punishment was used during various dynasties including the Zhou dynasty and was considered a severe penalty for serious crimes.
- The punishment was eventually abolished or replaced with less severe penalties as legal systems evolved.