Definition
致死 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to cause death'. It is used in formal or medical/legal contexts. You can insert a noun or pronoun between 致 and 死 to specify who or what died, e.g. 致人死亡 ('cause someone's death'). The object usually goes between the two characters, not after the whole word.
v.o.
to cause deathto be lethal
Examples
- ，致死。Zhè zhǒng bìng rúguǒ bù jíshí zhìliáo, kěnéng zhì sǐ.This disease can cause death if not treated in time.
- ，。Chēhuò zhì sān rén sǐwáng, liǎng rén shòushāng.The car accident caused three deaths and two injuries.
- 致死。Yīshēng quèrèn zhè zhǒng yàowù bú huì zhíjiē zhì sǐ.The doctor confirmed that this medication will not directly cause death.
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