弑
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Meaning: to murder a superior
💡 Remember: 'She' (shì) kills her boss – a superior murder.
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Character Story & Explanation
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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