杀机 (shā jī) — murderous intent; thoughts of killing
Definition
A literary/formal word for 'murderous intent' — the urge or will to kill, often shown in a look or feeling. Unlike the plain verb 杀, it names the inner intent rather than the act.
noun
murderous intentthoughts of killing
Examples
- 杀机。Tā yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yì sī shā jī.A flash of murderous intent passed through his eyes.
- 杀机。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō chōng mǎn le shā jī hé fù chóu.This novel is full of murderous intent and revenge.
- 杀机。Chóu hèn ràng tā xīn zhōng yǒng qǐ qiáng liè de shā jī.Hatred made a strong murderous intent surge in his heart.
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