罚金

罰金

fájīn

noun #17,283

Measure Word

一笔罚金 bǐ

Meanings

1 fine (monetary penalty)
2 forfeit

Characters

to punish; to penalize

Examples

法院判处他缴纳五万元罚金。

Fǎyuàn pànchǔ tā jiǎonà wǔwàn yuán fájīn.

The court sentenced him to pay a fine of 50,000 yuan.

违反交通规则可能要交罚金。

Wéifǎn jiāotōng guīzé kěnéng yào jiāo fájīn.

Violating traffic rules may require paying a fine.

Tips

usage

罚金 is a formal/legal term for a court-imposed fine. For everyday fines or penalties, 罚款 (fákuǎn) is more common.

Stroke Order

罚 fá

金 jīn