罚不及众 — “The punishment does not extend to the majority”
罚不及众 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the punishment does not extend to the majority”. Only a few individuals are penalized to avoid widespread discontent or backlash. Literally, “Punishment does not reach the multitude”.
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What does 罚不及众 mean?
罚不及众 (fá bù jí zhòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the punishment does not extend to the majority”.
How do you pronounce 罚不及众?
罚不及众 is pronounced fá bù jí zhòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 罚不及众 literally mean?
Literally, 罚不及众 means “Punishment does not reach the multitude”. It is used to mean “the punishment does not extend to the majority”.
What is the Chinese definition of 罚不及众?
罚：惩罚；及：到达；众：大众。指处罚只对小部分人，不会处罚大众