To punish for the purpose of making better.

(为改善而)惩罚；惩戒。

To subdue.

降服；驯服；软化。

To make pure.

使纯洁；精炼。

To chasten is to discipline one in obedience, meekness, purity, etc.

Chasten 指训练使之服从、谦和、纯净等：

To chastise is to try to correct or reform by inflicting physical suffering.

Chastise 即加以身体上之刑罚，而使人袪恶从善：

To punish is to inflict penalty for crimes, offenses, or disobedience.

Punish 指因罪行，犯过，不服从等而加以惩罚：