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phạt

Pronunciation Northern /fa̰ːʔt˨˩/ Central /fa̰ːk˨˨/ Southern /faːk˨˩˨/
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punish
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punish

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punish

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to punish Core Actions & OperationTheme

To impose a penalty or disciplinary action on someone for a wrongdoing or crime.

vi Thầy giáo phạt học sinh vì đi muộn.

en The teacher punished the student for being late.

fine

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to fine Work & MoneyTheme Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

To require the payment of a specific sum of money as a legal punishment.

vi Anh ấy bị phạt một khoản tiền lớn.

en He was required to pay a large fine.

conquer

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to conquer Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

To take control of a place or people by the use of military force.

vi Nhà vua thân chinh đem quân đi phạt nước láng giềng.

en The king personally led the army to conquer the neighboring country.

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tiền phạt / sát phạt / hình phạt / trừng phạt …
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