Definition
违例 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to violate a rule or regulation', most commonly used in sports contexts (e.g., basketball, soccer). The verb 违 ('to violate') and the noun 例 ('rule') can split to insert a measure word, verb complement, or modifier: 违了一次例 ('violated the rules once'). You can also use it for breaking non-sport regulations, but it sounds formal.
v.o.
(v.o.) to violate the rules (in sports)(v.o., formal) to breach a regulation or precedent
Examples
- 违例。Tā yīnwèi wéi lì bèi fá xià le chǎng.He was sent off for violating the rules.
- 违例。Zhè chǎng bǐsài cáipàn chuī le sān cì wéi lì.The referee called three violations in this game.
- ，。Tā bǐsài shí wéi le yí cì lì, bèi jǐnggào le.He committed one violation during the match and was warned.
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