戕
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Meaning: to kill
💡 Imagine a spear (戈) killing someone: 戕 combines 'spear' and 'kill'.
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Character Story & Explanation
戕 (qiāng) is a formal verb meaning 'to kill' or 'to murder,' often used in literary or legal contexts. It appears in classical texts and modern news to describe violent acts. The radical 戈 (spear) hints at its violent nature. It is not commonly used in daily conversation.
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