Definition

Examples

• 在古代，许多国家都使用酷刑来惩罚犯人。
  Zài gǔdài, xǔduō guójiā dōu shǐyòng kù xíng lái chéngfá fànrén.
  In ancient times, many countries used torture to punish criminals.
• 这种酷刑极其残忍，令人发指。
  Zhè zhǒng kù xíng jíqí cánrěn, lìng rén fàzhǐ.
  This kind of torture is extremely cruel and shocking.
• 国际法禁止在任何情况下使用酷刑。
  Guójì fǎ jìnzhǐ zài rènhé qíngkuàng xià shǐyòng kù xíng.
  International law prohibits the use of torture under any circumstances.