惩戒 (chéng jiè) — (formal) to discipline, to punish (especially as a deterrent or corrective measure)
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to discipline / punish' as a corrective measure, not casual chastising. Unlike simple 惩罚, 强调以儆效尤的目的 — punishing to deter and correct.
verb
(formal) to disciplineto punish (especially as a deterrent or corrective measure)
Examples
- 惩戒。Gōng sī jué dìng chéng jiè wéi fǎn guī dìng de yuán gōng.The company decided to discipline the employees who violated the rules.
- 惩戒。Xué xiào duì zuò bì xíng wéi shí xíng le yán lì de chéng jiè cuò shī.The school implemented severe disciplinary measures against cheating.
- 惩戒。Fǎ lǜ duì tān wū fǔ bài xíng wéi yǔ yǐ chéng jiè.The law imposes punishment on acts of corruption.
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