Definition
支解 is a variant form of 肢解 (zhī jiě), meaning 'to dismember' or 'to cut up a body into pieces'. It is used in formal or literary contexts, often referring to ancient punishments or violent acts. The two characters are interchangeable in this sense.
v
to dismemberto cut up (a body)
Examples
- 支解。Gǔdài yǒu yì zhǒng cánkù de xíngfá jiào zhī jiě.In ancient times there was a cruel punishment called dismemberment.
- 支解。Xiōngshǒu jiāng shītǐ zhī jiě hòu diūqì.The murderer dismembered the body and discarded it.
- 支解。Zhège ànjiàn shèjí duì shòuhàizhě de zhī jiě.This case involves the dismemberment of the victim.
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