罰 (fá) - To punish & penalty

罰Tone 2

fá ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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罰 · fá

To punish;

penalty;

fine;

to penalize for wrongdoing or violation of rules.

To punishpenaltyfine

Usage highlights

To punishFine; monetary penaltyPenalty kickDeath penaltyTo penalizePenalty points

Synonyms

  • 惩— to punish; to discipline
  • 处— to deal with; to punish
  • 责— to blame; to reproach

Antonyms

  • 奖— to reward; to award
  • 赏— to bestow; to reward
  • 赦— to pardon; to forgive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He received a fine for speeding (罚款).
  • The punishment for the crime was severe (刑罚).
  • They were penalized for breaking the rules (处罚).
  • The referee gave a penalty kick (罚球).

Collocations

  • To punish(处罚)
  • Fine; monetary penalty(罚款)
  • Penalty kick(罚球)
  • Death penalty(死刑)
  • To penalize(惩罚)
  • Penalty points(罚分)

Idioms

  • Reward the good and punish the evil(赏罚分明)
  • Strict in rewards and punishments(信赏必罚)
  • Punish one to warn a hundred(罚一儆百)
  • Heaven's punishment(天罚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese legalism, strict punishment was seen as essential for maintaining social order.
  • The character combines 'net' (罒) and 'speech/words' (讠), suggesting punishment for improper speech or actions caught like in a net.
  • Confucian philosophy emphasizes balancing punishment with moral education and virtuous rule.

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