斩首 (zhǎn shǒu) — to behead (formal), to decapitate

Définition

A formal, written verb for 'behead' or 'decapitate,' typically used of official executions or monarchs ordering an enemy's death — not a casual word. The example 斩了首 shows it can split as a verb–object construction.

verb
to behead (formal)to decapitate

Exemples

  • 斩首
    Gǔ dài duì zuì fàn zhí xíng zhǎn shǒu.
    In ancient times, criminals were executed by beheading.
  • Nà ge fàn rén bèi zhǎn le shǒu.
    That prisoner was beheaded.
  • 斩首
    Gǔ dài jūn zhǔ cháng jiāng dí rén zhǎn shǒu.
    Ancient monarchs often beheaded their enemies.
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