punitive expedition; suppress by force
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to launch a punitive expedition; to suppress by armed force
formalFormal term often used in historical, military, or political contexts to describe campaigns against rebels or enemy states.
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.
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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.