fat6罰罚
Jyutpingfat6
Yalefaht
Definition
To punish or penalize.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond formal legal or school settings, this word is frequently used in casual contexts to describe minor social or domestic consequences. It often appears in the structure 罰錢 when referring to monetary penalties or fines. When used for children, it often implies a specific corrective action like standing in a corner or losing a privilege.
Examples
If you are late again, the boss will definitely fine you.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to mean simply to scold or reprimand, as those are better expressed by 鬧. While 罰 implies a consequence or a set penalty, 鬧 focuses on the verbal act of expressing anger or disapproval.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
