Definition
惩戒 is a formal verb meaning 'to discipline or punish someone for wrongdoing, with the intent of teaching a lesson and preventing future offenses.' It is commonly used in legal, educational, and organizational contexts (e.g., 纪律惩戒). Unlike generic 处罚 or 惩罚, 惩戒 carries a pedagogical or deterrent purpose — the punishment is meant to correct behavior, not just inflict penalty. You will not hear it in casual conversation; it belongs to official or serious written registers.
v.
(formal) to disciplineto punish (especially as a deterrent or corrective measure)
Examples
- 惩戒。Gōngsī juédìng chéng jiè wéifǎn guīdìng de yuángōng.The company decided to discipline the employees who violated the rules.
- 惩戒。Xuéxiào duì zuòbì xíngwéi shíxíng le yánlì de chéng jiè cuòshī.The school implemented severe disciplinary measures against cheating.
- 惩戒。Fǎlǜ duì tānwū fǔbài xíngwéi yǔyǐ chéng jiè.The law imposes punishment on acts of corruption.
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