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刀锯鼎镬
dāo​jù​dǐng​huò

torture

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 刀锯 刀鋸 dāo​jù
    punishment tools
    Ancient tools used for execution or mutilation; also refers to punishment in general.
  2. 鼎镬 鼎鑊 dǐng​huò
    execution by boiling
    (literary) An ancient form of torture or execution where a person was boiled alive in a large cauldron.