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Korean learner dictionary

처벌

cheobeol · punishment; penalty

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24933
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 처ː벌Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    범죄를 저지른 사람에게 국가나 특정 기관이 제재나 벌을 줌. 또는 그러한 벌.

    English: punishment; penalty — An act of the state or a related institution giving a penalty to or punishing a criminal for what he/she has done, or such a punishment.

    Examples

    • 가혹한 처벌.
    • 처벌 규정.
    • 처벌 대상.
    • 처벌 조항.
    • 처벌이 되다.
    • 처벌을 강화하다.
Origin
處罰
Categories
정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 행위