Meaning
大赦 refers to a large-scale pardon issued by a government or ruler, typically releasing or pardoning many prisoners or criminals at once. Historically in China, emperors would declare amnesties during significant occasions like coronations, major festivals, or natural disasters to demonstrate benevolence and mark new beginnings.
Usage
This is a formal, political/legal term primarily used in historical or official contexts. Modern usage often appears in news reports about government pardons or in historical discussions of imperial China. It's rarely used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- 01新皇帝登基时颁布了大赦令。.The new emperor issued an amnesty decree upon his accession to the throne.
- 02政府宣布大赦，释放了数千名政治犯。, .The government announced a general amnesty and released thousands of political prisoners.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次大赦
- 道一道大赦令
Common collocations
- 颁布大赦to issue a general amnesty
- 大赦天下to grant amnesty to all under heaven
- 宣布大赦to announce a general amnesty
Antonyms
Origin
The character 赦 combines 赤 (red) and 攵 (action), historically suggesting the official act of pardoning written in red ink by imperial decree. 大赦 as a compound emphasizes the grand scale of such pardons.