Meaning of 征伐
征伐 means to launch a punitive expedition; to suppress by armed force. Pronounced zhēng fá.
- to launch a punitive expedition; to suppress by armed force
Definitions & Examples
Gǔ古
dài代
jiāng将
jūn军
fèng奉
mìng命
zhēng征
fá伐
biān边
jiāng疆
de的
pàn叛
luàn乱
bù部
luò落
。
In ancient times, the general was ordered to launch a punitive expedition against the rebellious tribes on the frontier.
Zhè这
cì次
zhēng征
fá伐
chí持
xù续
le了
zhěng整
zhěng整
sān三
nián年
。
This punitive campaign lasted a full three years.
Zhēng征
fá伐
pàn叛
nì逆
xū需
yào要
chōng充
zú足
de的
liáng粮
cǎo草
hé和
bīng兵
lì力
。
Suppressing rebels requires adequate provisions and military forces.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
，
zhè这
wèi位
dì帝
wáng王
duō多
cì次
zhēng征
fá伐
lín邻
guó国
。
In history, this emperor conducted multiple punitive expeditions against neighboring countries.