慗 (chì) - To punish & to discipline

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chì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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慗 · chì

To punish;

to discipline;

to correct through punishment or admonishment.

To punishto disciplineto correct through punishment or admonishment.

Usage highlights

To punish severelyTo discipline and admonishTo correct through punishmentTo punish wrongdoingTo discipline with laws

Synonyms

  • 惩— to punish, to discipline
  • 罚— to penalize, to fine
  • 戒— to warn, to admonish

Antonyms

  • 奖— to reward, to praise
  • 赏— to bestow, to award
  • 励— to encourage, to motivate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher disciplined the student (老师慗学生).
  • He was punished for his mistake (他因错误被慗).
  • Ancient rulers used punishment to maintain order (古代统治者用慗来维持秩序).

Collocations

  • To punish severely(严慗)
  • To discipline and admonish(慗戒)
  • To correct through punishment(慗正)
  • To punish wrongdoing(慗恶)
  • To discipline with laws(以法慗之)

Idioms

  • To punish evil and promote good(慗恶扬善)
  • Discipline the heart and restrain desires(慗心制欲)
  • Correct errors through punishment(以慗纠谬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts related to law, governance, and moral cultivation.
  • Reflects traditional Confucian and Legalist concepts of using punishment for moral correction.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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