jyut6 jing4刖刑
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Yaleyuht yìhng
Definition
An ancient Chinese punishment of cutting off one or both feet or kneecaps.
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How it's used
This term is strictly historical and refers to a specific form of corporal punishment from ancient Chinese legal systems. It is almost exclusively encountered in academic, literary, or historical contexts rather than in daily conversation. Using it to describe modern situations would be highly inappropriate and confusing.
Examples
That kind of ancient punishment where they cut off limbs is really cruel.
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Common phrases
cruel punishment of cutting off limbs
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
