English–Chinese
“punish” in Chinese
How to say “punish” in Chinese
“Punish” in Chinese is 处罚 (chǔ fá).
A rule-enforcement action that marks a breach with a concrete consequence.
Example sentences with 处罚
公司对屡次违反安全规定的员工处罚。gōng sī duì lǚ cì wéi fǎn ān quán guī dìng de yuán gōng chǔ fá
The company punishes employees who repeatedly break safety regulations.
Tips for using 处罚
- In everyday Chinese, this word often sounds formal and fits school rules, workplace decisions, and public notices better than a casual remark about bad behavior.
