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

他刑满后回到了家乡。

Tā xíngmǎn hòu huí dào le jiāxiāng.

After completing his sentence, he returned to his hometown.

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