放逐 (fàng zhú) — to exile, to banish, to deport
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning to force someone to leave their country as punishment — 'to exile / banish'. Stronger and more literary than everyday words for sending someone away; usually takes 被 in passive constructions (被放逐).
verb
to exileto banishto deport
Examples
- 放逐。Tā bèi fàng zhú dào le yí gè huāng dǎo.He was exiled to a deserted island.
- 放逐。Zhèng fǔ jué dìng fàng zhú nà xiē fēi fǎ yí mín.The government decided to deport those illegal immigrants.
- ，放逐。Zài gǔ dài, dé zuì huáng dì de rén huì bèi fàng zhú.In ancient times, people who offended the emperor would be exiled.
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