犯
规

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The word "犯规" is formed by combining the character "犯", meaning to violate or offend, with the character "规", meaning rule or regulation; together they directly convey the concept of breaking a rule, commonly used to denote a foul or infraction in contexts like sports.

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他在比赛中犯规了。

Tā zài bǐsài zhōng fànguī le.

He committed a foul during the match.

裁判因为这次犯规出示了黄牌。

Cáipàn yīnwèi zhè cì fànguī chūshìle huángpái.

The referee showed a yellow card for this foul.

如果故意犯规，可能会被罚下场。

Rúguǒ gùyì fànguī, kěnéng huì bèi fá xiàchǎng.

If you foul intentionally, you might be sent off.

尽管他否认犯规，但录像显示得很清楚。

Jǐnguǎn tā fǒurèn fànguī, dàn lùxiàng xiǎnshì dé hěn qīngchǔ.

Although he denied fouling, the video showed it clearly.

在篮球比赛中，频繁犯规会导致球队陷入被动。

Zài lánqiú bǐsài zhōng, pínfán fànguī huì dǎozhì qiúduì xiànrù bèidòng.

In basketball games, frequent fouling can cause the team to become passive.

Word Definition - 犯规

fàn guī to break the rules; an illegality; a foul

Individual Character Details

犯 fàn
规 guī, guī