() - To kill & to slaughter

Tone 4

lù | 13 strokes | radical:

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To kill;

to slaughter;

to eliminate;

to cut down.

An archaic character with violent connotations, rarely used in modern contexts.

To killto slaughterto eliminate

Usage highlights

To kill and slaughterTo eliminate and removeTo cut downTo wound severelyTo destroy utterly

Synonyms

  • to kill
  • to slaughter
  • to behead
  • to eliminate

Antonyms

  • to give birth; life
  • to save
  • to protect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a great slaughter (剹戮).
  • He was ordered to eliminate the rebels (剹除).
  • The character appears in some historical names (e.g., 剹力).

Collocations

  • To kill and slaughter(剹戮)
  • To eliminate and remove(剹除)
  • To cut down(剹伐)
  • To wound severely(剹伤)
  • To destroy utterly(剹灭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears primarily in classical Chinese texts and historical records.
  • It carries strong connotations of violence and destruction, making it unsuitable for most naming contexts.
  • Modern usage is extremely rare, mostly limited to academic study of ancient texts.

FAQ