penitentiary Jiānyù

Jiānyù

penitentiary = Jiānyù

Pronunciation =  penitentiary

Pronunciation in Chinese = 监狱

penitentiary in Chinese: Jiānyù

Part of speechNoun 

Definition in English: a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

A house of correction, in which offenders are confined for punishment, discipline, and reformation, and in which they are generally compelled to labor. 

Definition in Chinese: 为那些被判犯有重大罪行的人设立的惩教机构

一个惩教所,罪犯被关押在其中以进行惩罚、纪律和改造,并且他们通常被迫在其中劳作。

Examples in English:

  • The rule of law must run within penitentiary walls

Examples in Chinese:

  • 法治必须在监狱围墙内运行

Synonyms of penitentiary

Synonyms in Chinese 锁起来
感化院
惩教所
Synonyms in English prison
Jail
lockup
reformatory
correctional facility

Antonyms of penitentiary

Antonyms in Chinese 自由的世界
放在监狱外面
Antonyms in English free world
place outside the jail

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