征伐 Traditional form: 征伐 Pinyin (reading): zhēngfá Definitions: to go on or send a punitive expedition Characters: 征 - to summon, to recruit; levy, tax; journey; invasion 伐 - cut down, subjugate, attack Traditional characters: 征 - to summon, to recruit; levy, tax; journey; invasion 伐 - cut down, subjugate, attack