刑满

刑滿

xíngmǎn

verb

Meanings

1 to complete a prison sentence
2 (of a sentence) to expire

Characters

punishment; sentence

full; to expire

Examples

HSK 4

他刑满后回到了家乡。

Tā xíngmǎn hòu huídào le jiāxiāng.

After completing his sentence, he returned to his hometown.

HSK 6

这名犯人将于明年刑满释放。

Zhè míng fànrén jiāng yú míngnián xíngmǎn shìfàng.

This prisoner will be released next year upon completing his sentence.

Tips

usage

Almost always paired with 释放 (shìfàng, release): 刑满释放 = released after serving full sentence. Distinct from 假释 (jiǎshì, parole) which is early release.

Stroke Order

刑 xíng

满 mǎn