Definition
毙 describes a violent or unnatural death, often by shooting or execution — stronger and more specific than 死. In colloquial speech it can mean 'to shoot (someone) dead', and in slang (especially in publishing) it means 'to reject' a manuscript or proposal.
v.
to die (violently, especially by shooting or execution)(colloquial) to shoot (to death)(slang) to be rejected (e.g., a manuscript, proposal)
Examples
- 。Tā bèi rén yòng qiāng bì le.He was shot dead by someone.
- 毙。Tā de lùnwén bèi biānjí bì le.His paper was rejected by the editor.
- 。Tā yīn shāngshì guò zhòng ér bì mìng.He died from severe injuries.
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