zhēng​fā

to requisition

  • created sense approved 征发/徵發 · zhēng​fā · to requisition — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    征发 / 徵發

    zhēng​fā

    to requisition

    (literary) to requisition or conscript manpower and resources from the public, as by a government or authority

    征 (literal) → 征/徵 · zhēng · to levy 发 (literal) → 发/發 · fā · to send out

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  • created sense approved 征发/徵發 · zhēng​fā · punitive expedition — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    征发 / 徵發

    zhēng​fā

    punitive expedition

    military expedition sent to punish or suppress a rebellion or group

    征 (literal) → 征/徵 · zhēng · to recruit 发 (literal) → 发/發 · fā · to send out

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