灭族

Traditional: 滅族

miè zú

Dictionary entry

extermination of an entire family (ancient Chinese punishment)

What does 灭族 mean?

灭族 (miè zú) has the following dictionary meaning.

1extermination of an entire family (ancient Chinese punishment)

Character breakdown

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灭mièto extinguish or put out · to go out (of a fire etc)族zúrace · nationality

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How to pronounce 灭族

灭族

miè zú

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