察處
chá​chǔ

investigate and punish

  • created sense approved 察处/察處 · chá​chǔ · investigate and punish — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    察处 / 察處

    chá​chǔ

    investigate and punish

    to investigate an official's misconduct and determine an appropriate disciplinary action, especially during the Qing dynasty

    察 (literal) → 察 · chá · to examine 处 (literal) → 处/處 · chǔ · punish

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