苦役
kǔ​yì

corvée

  • created sense approved 苦役 · kǔ​yì · corvée

    苦役

    kǔ​yì

    corvée

    a form of unpaid, unfree labor, often required by a state or feudal lord for public works

    古代帝王为了修筑宫殿，强征了大批百姓服苦役。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 苦役 · kǔ​yì · forced labor

    苦役

    kǔ​yì

    forced labor

    arduous compulsory labor, typically imposed as a legal punishment for a crime or performed under coercion

    他在监狱里被判处服十年苦役。

    noun

    created sense