诅 (zǔ) - to curse & to swear an oath
诅Tone 3
zǔ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 讠
诅 · zǔ
to curse;
to swear an oath;
to make a vow;
to invoke supernatural punishment.
to curseto swear an oathto make a vow
Usage highlights
to curseoathcurse ritualcurse and swearcurse and slandercurse and poison
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He cursed his enemy (诅咒敌人).
- They swore an oath of loyalty (诅盟).
- Ancient rituals involved curses (诅祝).
Collocations
- to curse(诅咒)
- oath-swearing(诅盟)
- curse ritual(诅祝)
- curse and swear(诅骂)
- curse and slander(诅谤)
- curse and poison(诅毒)
Idioms
- Swear by the blood of a chicken(歃血为诅)
- Curse heaven and earth(诅天咒地)
Cultural background
FAQ- In ancient China,诅咒 was a formal ritual to invoke supernatural punishment upon enemies or oath-breakers.
- 诅盟 referred to solemn oath-taking ceremonies, often involving blood sacrifices to seal the pact.