soeng2 fat6 fan1 ming4賞罰分明赏罚分明
Jyutpingsoeng2 fat6 fan1 ming4
Yaleséung faht fān mìhng
Definition
Impartial and clear in dispensing both rewards and punishments.
Example
jat1一go3個hou2好lou5老baan2闆jiu1要soeng2賞fat6罰fan1分ming4明。
jat1一go3个hou2好lou5老baan2板jiu1要soeng2赏fat6罚fan1分ming4明。
A good boss should reward and punish fairly.
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How it's used
This idiom is frequently used in professional or organizational contexts to praise a leader who maintains clear standards. It implies that merit is recognized and mistakes are addressed without bias or favoritism. While it sounds slightly formal, it is commonly used in everyday speech to describe workplace culture.
Examples
As a boss, he is fair with rewards and punishments, so the staff respect him.
This company is fair with rewards and punishments; if you do well, you will definitely be rewarded.
Related words
Common phrases
a system of clear rewards and punishments
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
