fat6 fun2罰款罚款
Jyutpingfat6 fun2
Yalefaht fún
Definition
A fine or penalty; money paid as punishment for breaking a law or rule.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to monetary penalties imposed by an authority or organization for violating rules. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a verb phrase in casual speech, such as saying 罰款五百蚊 to mean 'fined five hundred dollars'.
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hong6項honghExamples
He has to pay a 1500 dollar fine for littering.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for general costs or fees like 費用 or 雜費. It strictly implies a punitive measure for an infraction rather than a standard service charge.
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Grammar guides
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