() - To kill & to execute

Tone 2

fá | 12 strokes | radical:

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To kill;

to execute;

to slay.

(Note: This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.

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To killto executeto slay. (Note: This character is archaic and

Synonyms

  • to kill
  • to put to death; to execute
  • to kill; to slaughter

Antonyms

  • to live; to give birth
  • to save; to rescue

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the act of killing (傠) as a punishment.
  • In some historical records, the term 傠 was used for execution.
  • This character is not found in contemporary usage.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and is not used in modern Chinese writing or speech.
  • It appears in some historical texts and dictionaries with the meaning of killing or execution.

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