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    犯规 (fàn'guī - commit a foul)

    Grammar & Usage

    verb
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verb-object (V-O) compound, where 犯 (fàn) means 'to violate, to commit' and 规 (guī) is short for 规定 (guīdìng), meaning 'rules' or 'regulations'. Together, it means to break the rules or commit an infraction, most commonly used in sports or competitive contexts.

    Sample sentences

    他在比赛中犯规了，所以被罚下场。

    He committed a foul during the match, so he was sent off.

    这种行为在任何体育比赛中都属于犯规。

    This kind of behavior is considered a foul in any sports competition.

    裁判吹哨示意球员犯规。

    The referee blew the whistle to signal a foul by the player.

    Quick facts

    structure:Verb-object compound, where the object 规 is often seen as fixed with 犯 in this specific meaning.
    usageContext:Primarily used in sports (e.g., basketball, soccer, etc.) and games, but can also refer to breaking general rules or etiquette in a somewhat informal way.

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    Example

    他在比赛中犯规了，所以被罚下场。

    He committed a foul during the match, so he was sent off.

    这种行为在任何体育比赛中都属于犯规。

    This kind of behavior is considered a foul in any sports competition.

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