揍 (zòu) — to beat up, to hit (colloquial)
Definition
揍 (zòu) is colloquial 'to beat up / hit (a person)' — everyday and forceful. For formal or legal contexts use 殴打; 砸 and 捶 are for hitting things, not people.
verb
to beat upto hit (colloquial)
Easily confused
Examples
- 揍。Tā bǎ nà ge xiǎo tōu zòu le yí dùn.He gave that thief a beating.
- 揍。Nǐ qiān wàn bié zài zòu tā le.Don't ever hit him again.
- 揍。Tā zuó tiān bèi huài rén zòu le.He was beaten up by some bad guys yesterday.
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