处分

處分

chǔfèn

verb HSK 5 #19,361

Meanings

他因为违反纪律受到了处分。

Tā yīnwèi wéifǎn jìlǜ shòudào le chǔfèn.

He received disciplinary action for violating regulations.

学校决定给他记过处分。

Xuéxiào juédìng gěi tā jì guò chǔfèn.

The school decided to give him a demerit.

这个处分会影响他的前途。

Zhège chǔfèn huì yǐngxiǎng tā de qiántú.

This disciplinary action will affect his future.

usage

处分 is formal/institutional punishment (school, workplace, party discipline). 处罚 (chǔfá) is broader — any penalty including legal fines.

处 chǔ

分 fēn