刑具

xíngjù

noun #25,500

Measure Word

一件刑具 jiàn

Meanings

1 torture instrument
2 punishment equipment
3 implements of torture

Characters

punishment/penalty

Examples

HSK 5

博物馆里展示了古代的刑具。

Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnshì le gǔdài de xíngjù.

The museum displayed ancient torture instruments.

HSK 7-9

警察没有权力使用非法刑具。

Jǐngchá méiyǒu quánlì shǐyòng fēifǎ xíngjù.

The police have no right to use illegal torture instruments.

Tips

usage

刑具 literally means tools (具) of punishment (刑). It covers a wide range from historical torture devices to modern restraint equipment in legal contexts.

Stroke Order

刑 xíng

具 jù