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Jyutpingcyu2 fan1
Yalechyú fān
Definition
To discipline or punish, especially through formal administrative or organizational action.
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How it's used
Carries a formal, bureaucratic tone often associated with workplace or institutional settings. It implies a structured process or official ruling rather than a personal or emotional reaction. Using it in casual conversation about friends or family sounds unnaturally stiff and overly serious.
Examples
He did something wrong, and the company decided to punish him.
Do you know why your boss has to punish you?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe casual scolding or parental discipline, as it sounds like a legal or administrative proceeding. For everyday situations, use 鬧 or 責備 instead.
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