处分 (chǔ fèn) — (verb) to discipline, to punish (within an organization); (noun) disciplinary action, punishment
Definition
处分 is a formal/organizational punishment (e.g. a school or company disciplining a member), often as a written penalty. 比 处罚 less common; 比 惩罚 lighter than 制裁, which implies state-level legal or political action.
verb
to disciplineto punish (within an organization)
noun
disciplinary actionpunishment
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 处分。Tā yīn wèi chí dào bèi gōng sī chǔ fèn le.He was disciplined by the company for being late.
- 处分。Xué xiào gěi le nà ge xué shēng yí gè yán zhòng chǔ fèn.The school gave that student a severe disciplinary action.
- 处分。Zhè zhǒng wéi guī xíng wéi huì shòu dào chǔ fèn.This kind of violation will be punished.
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