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杀害 (shā hài): to murder

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to murder
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to murder

Chinese explanation

  • 非法地、故意地夺去别人的生命
  • 通常指用暴力手段把人杀死,含有违法和犯罪的意味
  • 语气比一般的杀更重,多用于法律和新闻中。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

to kill

HSK 6

to do harm to

Example sentences

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After investigation, the police confirmed that the man had murdered his wife, and then arrested him.

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During the war, many innocent civilians were murdered, and the international community strongly condemned this.

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In order to rob money, the culprit actually murdered that elderly person, using extremely cruel means.

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According to the law, those who intentionally murder others will face the most severe penalties.

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She couldn't believe that her most trusted friend would murder an innocent person for profit.

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