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宰

zǎi

“To slaughter” in Chinese is 宰 (zǎi).

Other characters with the syllable zai: see all 7 →

Meaning

  • to slaughter; to butcher; to kill (animals etc)
  • (coll.) to fleece; to rip off; to overcharge
  • bound formto govern; to rule
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  • bound form(a title for certain government officials in ancient China)

Stroke Order

10 strokes

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