Definition

Examples

• 他因犯罪受到了严厉的刑罚。
  Tā yīn fànzuì shòudào le yánlì de xíng fá.
  He received a severe penalty for committing a crime.
• 法官认为这种刑罚过于严厉。
  Fǎguān rènwéi zhè zhǒng xíng fá guòyú yánlì.
  The judge thinks this kind of punishment is too severe.
• 法律规定了明确的刑罚。
  Fǎlǜ guīdìng le míngquè de xíng fá.
  The law specifies clear penalties.