tai2 fat6體罰体罚

Jyutpingtai2 fat6

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名詞Uncommon

Definition

Corporal punishment; physical punishment that causes bodily pain.

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal or serious discussions regarding education, parenting, or legal policy. While it refers to physical pain, it is rarely used to describe casual physical play or accidental injury. It carries a heavy, negative connotation and is often associated with outdated disciplinary methods.

Measure word

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Examples

hok6學haau6校ji1依gaa1家ji5已ging1經gam3禁zi2止tai2體fat6罰laa3喇。

Schools have already banned corporal punishment now.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得tai2體fat6罰deoi3對siu2小pang4朋jau5友jau5有bong1幫zo6助me1咩？

Do you think corporal punishment is helpful for children?

Common phrases

gam3禁zi2止tai2體fat6罰

ban corporal punishment

faan2反deoi3對tai2體fat6罰

oppose corporal punishment

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 虐待, which refers to broader forms of abuse. 體罰 specifically implies punishment intended for correction, whereas 虐待 implies malicious harm or neglect.