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“sanctions” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhì cái

Example

制裁会影响我们的贸易。zhì cái huì yíng xiǎng wǒ men de mào yì

Sanctions will affect our trade.

Illustration for 制裁 (sanctions)

How to say “sanctions” in Chinese

“Sanctions” in Chinese is 制裁 (zhì cái).

A rule-backed response from an authority that limits or penalizes conduct judged unacceptable.

Full entry for 制裁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 制裁

法院对犯规者作出制裁决定。fǎ yuàn duì fàn guī zhě zuò chū zhì cái jué dìng

The court decided to impose sanctions on the violator.

Tips for using 制裁

  • English speakers often connect "sanctions" with international trade, but this Chinese noun also covers formal penalties imposed within a country or organization.

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