处分 chǔfèn to discipline somebody
to discipline somebody; to punish; disciplinary action; to deal with (a matter)
How to remember 处分: 处 place + 分 divide = to discipline somebody.
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How it is used
- A disciplinary penalty / to discipline - 受到处分 (shòudào chǔfèn) receive a disciplinary sanction; 记过处分 (jìguò chǔfèn) a demerit.
- Specifically official punishment within an organization (school, workplace, Party), not criminal 处罚 (chǔfá). Note reading chǔ. Formal.