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The character 罚 is a compound of three components: the net radical 罒 at the top, symbolizing a trap or the law's network; the speech component 言, indicating a verbal judgment; and the knife radical 刂 on the right, representing execution or penalty. The simplified form 罚 maintains this structure but replaces 言 with its simplified counterpart 讠. Together, these elements depict someone caught in the net of justice, receiving a sentence that leads to punishment. The character fundamentally means to impose penalties, fines, or punishments for crimes or rule violations, and is used across legal, disciplinary, and sports contexts.
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他因为迟到被罚款。
不遵守规则会被罚。
司机违规受到处罚。
学校惩罚了作弊的学生。
法官判决他罚金。
交通罚单必须及时处理。
公司对迟到员工进行罚款。
法律规定醉酒驾驶要受罚。