Meaning
to punish; to penalize
Chinese: 处罚、惩罚。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “fa” becomes a different word in each tone. 罚 is the 2nd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
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Common Words
- 处罚chǔ fáto penalize; to punish
- 罚款fá kuǎnto fine; penalty; fine (monetary)
- 惩罚chéng fápenalty; punishment; to punish
- 罚没fá mòto impose a fine and confiscate (property)
- 主罚zhǔ fápenalty (kick)
Example Sentence
因为迟到，他被罚站了一会儿。Yīn wèi chí dào, tā bèi fá zhàn le yí huìr.Because he was late, he was made to stand as punishment.
因为yīn wèibecause迟到chí dàoto arrive late，他he被bèi(passive: by)罚fáto punish站zhànstation了le(completed action)一会儿yī huì ra moment。