fat6 zak1罰則罚则

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Definition

Penalties, rules of punishment, or penalty clauses.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal, legal, or administrative contexts rather than casual conversation. It specifically refers to the set of rules or consequences established by an authority, such as a government or an organization, to punish non-compliance. When discussing general punishment in everyday life, people prefer using 罰 or 處罰.

Examples

ni1呢tiu4條lai6例ge3嘅fat6罰zak1則hou2好cung4重aa4呀。

The penalties for this ordinance are very heavy.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知wai4違kwai1規ge3嘅fat6罰zak1則hai6係me1咩？

Do you know what the penalties for the violation are?

Common phrases

gaa1加cung5重fat6罰zak1則

increase the penalties

wai4違faan2反fat6罰zak1則

violate the penalty rules

Common mistake

Learners often use this word in informal settings where it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. It is not used for personal discipline or minor social consequences, so avoid using it when talking about being grounded by parents or losing a game.