This is the 7428th most frequent Chinese word.
處罰
Punishment.
In this sentence, "處罰" is used as a verb meaning "to punish."
他因為遲到被處罰。
He was punished for being late.
Here, "處罰" is used as a noun referring to the concept or system of punishment.
學校的處罰制度很嚴格。
The school's punishment system is strict.
"處罰" in this sentence represents the act of penalizing, highlighting a method of correction.