Meaning
减刑 is a legal term referring to the reduction of a criminal sentence, typically due to good behavior while incarcerated or other mitigating circumstances. It's commonly used in judicial and legal contexts when discussing prisoners who have their prison terms shortened.
Usage
This is formal, legal terminology primarily used in judicial settings, news reports about criminal justice, and legal documents. Native speakers would use this when discussing prison sentence reductions, parole considerations, or criminal justice reform. It's not part of everyday casual conversation unless discussing legal matters.
Examples
- 01他因为表现良好获得了三年的减刑。.He received a three-year sentence reduction due to good behavior.
- 02法院决定对这名罪犯减刑两年。.The court decided to reduce this criminal's sentence by two years.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次减刑
Common collocations
- 获得减刑to obtain a sentence reduction
- 申请减刑to apply for sentence reduction
- 减刑机会opportunity for sentence reduction
Antonyms
Origin
The term combines 减 (reduce) with 刑 (criminal punishment), creating a straightforward compound that literally means 'reduce punishment.' This direct formation is typical of modern Chinese legal terminology.