宰

zǎi

Dictionary entry

to slaughter; to butcher; to kill (animals etc)

What does 宰 mean?

宰 (zǎi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to slaughter; to butcher; to kill (animals etc)

2(coll.) to fleece; to rip off; to overcharge

3(bound form) to govern; to rule

4(bound form) (a title for certain government officials in ancient China)

Character breakdown

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宰zǎito slaughter; to butcher; to kill (animals etc) · (coll.) to fleece; to rip off; to overcharge

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How to pronounce 宰

宰

zǎi

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