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    Expressing "sanction" with 制裁 (zhìcái)

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    Structure

    Subject + 制裁 + Object

    Explanation

    制裁 (zhìcái) means "to sanction" or "sanctions" and is used in political, legal, and international relations contexts. It refers to punitive measures taken against a country, organization, or individual. The word combines 制 (control) and 裁 (judge/cut), conveying the idea of punitive restriction.

    Examples

    • 联合国决定对该国实施经济制裁。

      Liánhéguó juédìng duì gāi guó shíshī jīngjì zhìcái.

      The United Nations decided to impose economic sanctions on that country.

    • 违反规定的企业将受到法律制裁。

      Wéifǎn guīdìng de qǐyè jiāng shòudào fǎlǜ zhìcái.

      Enterprises that violate regulations will face legal sanctions.

    • 多个国家联合制裁了那家公司。

      Duō ge guójiā liánhé zhìcái le nà jiā gōngsī.

      Multiple countries jointly sanctioned that company.

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