Definition
杀 (shā) is the general verb for 'to kill' — it covers killing by any means, from stabbing to execution. It's more direct and colloquial than 杀害 (shā hài), which specifically means 'to murder' (intentional, unlawful killing). In bargaining, 杀 also means 'to reduce' a price.
verb
to killto murderto reduceto weaken (e.g., price in bargaining)(used after a verb) extremelyto death
Easily confused
- 傻shǎsound-alikefoolish, stupid, silly
- 纱shāsound-alikecotton yarn
Examples
- 杀。Xiōngshǒu yòng dāo shā le shòuhàizhě.The murderer killed the victim with a knife.
- 杀？Zhè jiàn yīfu néng shā diǎn jià ma?Can you bring down the price a little on this piece of clothing?
- 杀zhè jiéguǒ qì shā wǒ leThis result makes me furious.
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