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    Expressing bringing to justice with 绳之以法 (shéngzhīyǐfǎ)

    Obligation & Necessity
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    将 + Person + 绳之以法

    Explanation

    绳之以法 (shéngzhīyǐfǎ) is a formal four-character idiom meaning "to bring to justice" or "to punish according to the law." It literally means "to bind with the law" and is used in legal and official contexts. This expression conveys a strong sense of upholding justice and the rule of law.

    Examples

    • 我们一定要将罪犯绳之以法。

      Wǒmen yídìng yào jiāng zuìfàn shéng zhī yǐ fǎ.

      We must bring the criminal to justice.

    • 警方承诺会尽快将凶手绳之以法。

      Jǐngfāng chéngnuò huì jǐnkuài jiāng xiōngshǒu shéng zhī yǐ fǎ.

      The police promised to bring the killer to justice as soon as possible.

    • 正义也许会迟到，但终究会将坏人绳之以法。

      Zhèngyì yěxǔ huì chídào, dàn zhōngjiū huì jiāng huàirén shéng zhī yǐ fǎ.

      Justice may be delayed, but it will eventually bring the wrongdoers to justice.

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