刑讯逼供 xíng xùn bī gōng

DEFINITIONS

  1. using torture to extort a confession; a coercive interrogation method involving torture to extract a confession

CHARACTERS

刑 xíng punishment, penalty; law
讯 xùn inquire; ask; examine; reproach
逼 bī compel, pressure, force; bother
供 gōng supply, provide for; offer in worship