A monetary penalty imposed as a consequence of violating regulations.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A financial penalty for breaking rules or laws.
- Can be used as both a verb and a noun.
- Commonly issued by authorities like police or organizations.
1) 概览：罚款是行政处罚中最常见的一种形式。其核心目的是通过经济手段对违规行为进行惩戒，从而起到教育和警示的作用。在现代社会，罚款广泛存在于交通管理、环境保护、商业运营等多个领域。
2) 用法模式：作为动词时，常见结构为“对+人/单位+罚款”或“罚款+金额”。例如：“交警对他罚款二百元”。作为名词时，常说“交罚款”或“罚款单”。
3) 常见场景：最典型的场景是交通违规，如超速、违章停车；其次是公共场所违规，如乱扔垃圾、随地吐痰；在企业内部，若员工违反劳动纪律，有时也会被公司处以罚款。
4) 近义词辨析：‘罚款’侧重于行政或组织层面的金钱惩罚；‘罚金’则是法律术语，特指法院判决刑事犯罪时处以的财产刑；‘没收’则是指剥夺违禁品或违法所得的所有权，不一定是金钱。
Examples
他因为乱停车被罚款了。
everydayHe was fined for illegal parking.
公司对迟到的员工处以罚款。
formalThe company imposes fines on employees who are late.
这次罚款金额高达一万元。
informalThe fine this time is as high as 10,000 yuan.
该条例规定了具体的罚款标准。
academicThe regulation specifies the concrete criteria for fines.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
拒不缴纳罚款
Refuse to pay the fine
罚款通知单
Fine notice
超速罚款
Speeding ticket/fine
Often Confused With
Refers specifically to criminal penalties imposed by a court. It is a legal term distinct from administrative fines.
Means to compensate for damages or losses. Unlike a fine, which goes to the state, compensation goes to the victim.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral to formal. It is widely used in both news reports and daily conversations. When used as a verb, it requires an object or a specific amount to sound complete.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '罚款' when they mean 'compensation' (赔偿). Also, beginners sometimes forget that '罚款' can be a noun and try to add extra verbs where they are not needed.
Tips
Use with specific amounts
When using '罚款' as a verb, you can directly follow it with the amount. For example, '罚款五百' is a natural way to express the specific penalty value.
Distinguish from criminal fines
Do not confuse administrative fines with '罚金' (criminal fines). Using the wrong term in legal contexts can lead to significant misunderstandings.
Digital payment prevalence
In modern China, almost all fines can be paid instantly via mobile apps like Alipay or WeChat Pay. This has made the process of paying fines much faster.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '罚' (to punish/penalize) and '款' (money/funds). Historically, it reflects the practice of settling minor offenses through monetary payment.
Cultural Context
Fines are a primary tool for social order in China. With the rise of the social credit system, some fines are now linked to personal credit scores, making them a significant social concern.
Memory Tip
Think of '罚' (punishment) + '款' (money). It literally means 'money given as punishment'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions罚款通常由行政机关（如交警）执行，属于行政处罚；而罚金是法院对刑事犯罪分子判处的财产刑，性质更为严重。
如果你认为处罚不公，可以依法申请行政复议或提起行政诉讼，但在结果出来前，通常仍需按规定先行缴纳。
可以通过官方政务APP或前往交管部门窗口查询违章记录，并根据提示补缴。
依据中国劳动法，用人单位无权随意对员工进行罚款，除非是规章制度中明确规定且经过民主程序制定的惩戒条款。
Test Yourself
因为违章停车，交警对他处以了二百元的___。
交通违章属于行政处罚范畴，应使用“罚款”。
请选出语法正确的句子：
这几种表达方式在日常口语和书面语中均可接受。
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Summary
A monetary penalty imposed as a consequence of violating regulations.
- A financial penalty for breaking rules or laws.
- Can be used as both a verb and a noun.
- Commonly issued by authorities like police or organizations.
Use with specific amounts
When using '罚款' as a verb, you can directly follow it with the amount. For example, '罚款五百' is a natural way to express the specific penalty value.
Distinguish from criminal fines
Do not confuse administrative fines with '罚金' (criminal fines). Using the wrong term in legal contexts can lead to significant misunderstandings.
Digital payment prevalence
In modern China, almost all fines can be paid instantly via mobile apps like Alipay or WeChat Pay. This has made the process of paying fines much faster.
Examples
4 of 4他因为乱停车被罚款了。
He was fined for illegal parking.
公司对迟到的员工处以罚款。
The company imposes fines on employees who are late.
这次罚款金额高达一万元。
The fine this time is as high as 10,000 yuan.
该条例规定了具体的罚款标准。
The regulation specifies the concrete criteria for fines.
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