明正典刑 Punish according to law
Explanation
明正典刑是一个成语，意思是依照法律公开处以极刑。通常用于处决犯人的公文或布告中，也用来形容严厉地惩罚违法犯罪的人。
Ming Zheng Dian Xing is an idiom, meaning to punish criminals according to the law publicly and severely. It is typically used in official documents or announcements for executing convicts, and also to describe the strict punishment of lawbreakers.
Origin Story
话说大宋年间，奸臣当道，贪官污吏横行霸道，民不聊生。一位刚正不阿的清官包拯，决心铲除奸邪，维护正义。他明察秋毫，铁面无私，查办了无数贪官污吏，将他们明正典刑。其中一个案件，牵扯到一位权倾朝野的大臣，尽管此大臣拥有强大的后台，包拯仍然不畏权势，依法办案，最终将此大臣绳之以法，明正典刑。包拯的铁腕手段，震慑了无数为非作歹之徒，使得朝纲得以整肃，百姓得以安居乐业。
During the Song Dynasty in ancient China, there was widespread corruption and the people suffered greatly. A righteous official named Bao Zheng, known for his integrity, decided to root out the corruption and uphold justice. He investigated numerous cases thoroughly, showing no favoritism, and brought countless corrupt officials to justice. Even powerful and well-connected officials were not spared, and Bao Zheng ensured that they were punished according to the law. His firm and just actions instilled fear in wrongdoers and led to a more just society.
Usage
明正典刑通常用于正式场合，例如法律文件、判决书、新闻报道等。
Ming Zheng Dian Xing is usually used in formal settings, such as legal documents, judgments, and news reports.
Examples
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大奸大恶之人，必须明正典刑！
dà jiān dà è zhī rén bìxū míng zhèng diǎn xíng
The wicked must be punished according to the law!
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依法办事，明正典刑，才能维护社会秩序。
yīfǎ bàn shì, míng zhèng diǎn xíng, cáinéng wéihù shèhuì zhìxù
Only by enforcing the law and punishing criminals can social order be maintained