Definition

Examples

• 博物馆里展示了许多古代的刑具。
  Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnshì le xǔduō gǔdài de xíng jù.
  Many ancient instruments of punishment are displayed in the museum.
• 这些刑具是当时用来惩罚犯人的。
  Zhèxiē xíng jù shì dāngshí yòng lái chéngfá fànrén de.
  These torture instruments were used to punish prisoners in those days.
• 历史书上描述过各种残酷的刑具。
  Lìshǐ shū shàng miáoshù guò gèzhǒng cánkù de xíng jù.
  History books describe various cruel instruments of punishment.