cruel torture; savage punishment
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cruel punishment; torture; barbaric penalty
formalRefers to methods of punishment or interrogation that are exceptionally cruel and painful, often causing severe physical or psychological suffering. Historically associated with judicial systems, now used more broadly to condemn inhumane treatment.
Gǔ古
dài代
xǔ许
duō多
kù酷
xíng刑
zài在
xiàn现
dài代
shè社
huì会
dōu都
bèi被
jìn禁
zhǐ止
le了
。
Many forms of cruel torture in ancient times have been banned in modern society.
Zhè这
ge个
zhèng政
quán权
yīn因
shǐ使
yòng用
kù酷
xíng刑
ér而
shòu受
dào到
guó国
jì际
qiǎn谴
zé责
。
This regime has been condemned internationally for using torture.
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Jìn禁
zhǐ止
kù酷
xíng刑
shì是
guó国
jì际
rén人
quán权
fǎ法
de的
jī基
běn本
yuán原
zé则
。
Prohibiting torture is a fundamental principle of international human rights law.
Tā他
zāo遭
shòu受
le了
cháng长
shí时
jiān间
de的
kù酷
xíng刑
bī逼
gòng供
。
He was subjected to prolonged torture for interrogation.