Definition
处分 (chǔ fèn) refers to disciplinary action or punishment imposed by an organization (e.g., company, school) — an internal, institutional penalty. Unlike the broader 惩罚 (chéng fá) or 罚 (fá), which cover any wrongdoing, 处分 implies an official organizational decision. It also contrasts with 制裁 (zhì cái), which is punitive action by government or legal authority.
verb
to disciplineto punish (within an organization)
noun
disciplinary actionpunishment
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 处分。Tā yīnwèi chídào bèi gōngsī chǔ fèn le.He was disciplined by the company for being late.
- 处分。Xuéxiào gěi le nàge xuéshēng yí gè yánzhòng chǔ fèn.The school gave that student a severe disciplinary action.
- 处分。Zhè zhǒng wéiguī xíngwéi huì shòudào chǔ fèn.This kind of violation will be punished.
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