zǎi HSK7

to slaughter

Senses

zǎi overcharge

verb · to fleece, rip off, or overcharge (colloquial)

那家店专门宰客,你千万别去。

zǎi rule

verb · to govern, rule, or be in charge of

每个人都应该努力主宰自己的命运和未来。

zǎi slaughter

verb · to slaughter, butcher, or kill (typically animals)

屠夫正在后院宰羊。

zǎi official

noun · a title for certain government officials in ancient China

他曾担任朝廷的宰执之臣,处理国家大事。

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