cung5 jing4重刑
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Yalechúhng yìhng
Definition
Severe punishment or a heavy penalty.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to legal sentencing rather than general discipline or scolding. It carries a formal weight and is typically used in news reports or discussions regarding court cases. While it implies severity, it is distinct from simply being punished harshly in a non-legal context.
Examples
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Common phrases
to face a severe punishment
Common mistake
Avoid using this for non-legal situations like school punishment or parental discipline, where terms like 嚴厲處罰 are more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
