How to Say
How to Write
shì
Radical: 弋 12 strokes
Meaning: to murder a superior
💡 Remember: 'She' (shì) kills her boss – a superior murder.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

弑 (shì) meaning in English —

弑 (shì) means 'to murder a superior,' such as a ruler or parent. It combines 杀 (kill) with 式 (form), but uses the radical 弋 (shoot). This character appears in historical contexts like 弑君 (regicide). It's a formal, serious word rarely used in daily conversation.

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