处分

處分
chǔfèn
verb HSK 5 #19,361

Meanings

  1. 1 to discipline; to punish
  2. 2 disciplinary action

Examples

Tā yīnwèi wéifǎn jìlǜ shòudào le chǔfèn.
He received disciplinary action for violating regulations.
Xuéxiào juédìng gěi tā jìguò chǔfèn.
The school decided to give him a demerit.
Zhège chǔfèn huì yǐngxiǎng tā de qiántú.
This disciplinary action will affect his future.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

chù
fēn