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沉潭
chén​tán

pond-sinking

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  • created sense approved 沉潭 · chén​tán · pond-sinking 2026/03/04

    沉潭

    chén​tán

    pond-sinking

    to sink someone to the bottom of a pond as a form of private punishment (historically used for unfaithful wives)

    在旧社会,有些村庄依然保留着沉潭这种残酷的私刑。

    created sense Mar 4, 2026, 02:25 AM

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