凶杀案 (xiōng shā àn) — murder case
Definition
A formal/legal term for a murder case, built from 凶杀 (kill) + 案 (case). Use in news, police, or court contexts rather than everyday speech.
noun
murder case
Measure word · 起
Examples
- 凶杀案。Jǐng chá zhèng zài diào chá yì qǐ xiōng shā àn.The police are investigating a murder case.
- 凶杀案。Zhè ge xiōng shā àn yǐn qǐ le shè huì de guǎng fàn guān zhù.This murder case has attracted widespread social attention.
- 凶杀案。Tā yīn wèi yì qǐ xiōng shā àn bèi pàn le wú qī tú xíng.He was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder case.
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