gung1 jing4宮刑宫刑
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Yalegūng yìhng
Definition
Castration as a form of cruel punishment.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical practice of punitive castration in imperial China. It carries a heavy, dark connotation related to feudal history and is rarely used outside of academic or historical discussions. Avoid using this term to describe modern medical procedures or accidents as it is strictly associated with state-sanctioned torture.
Examples
That kind of castration punishment in ancient times is really cruel.
Do you know which dynasty still had castration as a punishment?
Related words
Common phrases
to carry out castration as a punishment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general medical terms for castration, as this word is exclusively tied to the context of historical criminal punishment.
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