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有期徒刑

Mandarin · pinyin yǒu qī tú xíng

limited term of imprisonment (i.e. anything less than life imprisonment)

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有: yǒu · have, own, possess; exist
期: qī · period of time; date; time limit
徒: tú · disciple, follower; go on foot
刑: xíng · punishment, penalty; law

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3–1–2–2 · you3 qi1 tu2 xing2

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jau5 kei4 tou4 jing4

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noun

(chiefly Mainland China and Taiwan, law) imprisonment of limited duration

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