chǔ sǐdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
an execution / to put sb to death
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

處死 处死 [chu3 si3] /an execution/to put sb to death/

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Other forms in these source records: 處死

  • 处
    chǔ

    to reside / to live / to dwell / to be in / to be situated at / to stay / to get along with / to be in a position of / to deal with / to discipline / to punish

    chù

    (bound form) place / locality / (bound form) part / aspect / (bound form) office / department / bureau / classifier for locations: spot, point

  • 死
    sǐ

    to die / impassable / uncrossable / inflexible / rigid / extremely / damned

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