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The character "罚", denoting punishment, originates from a composite ideogram that conceptually merges elements of law enforcement and correction. In its traditional configuration as "罰", the character is structured with "网" representing a net for capture, over "言" signifying speech or accusation, and "刀" indicating a blade for execution, collectively illustrating a judicial scenario where infractions, particularly those involving words, are seized and penalized. Initially associated with specific penalties for verbal misconduct or fines, its application gradually broadened to encompass a wide spectrum of legal and disciplinary sanctions, from monetary penalties to corporal punishments. The character's form has maintained this core composition through various stylistic adaptations, preserving the integral notion of adjudicating and rectifying wrongdoing.
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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。