This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.
鞭
刑
法政
Legal / Politics
名词
新加坡刑事法典的一项刑罚,用藤鞭抽打犯罪人的臀部。
Noun
A punishment under the Singapore Penal Code, in which a rattan cane is used to hit the offender's buttocks.
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hòu zuò yì yuán
sī fǎ wěi yuán
sān sī
cháng rèn mì shū