ci3 saat3刺殺刺杀
Jyutpingci3 saat3
Yalechi saat
Definition
To assassinate.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically reserved for political or high profile figures. It carries a heavy, serious tone that is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing history or news reports. For everyday situations involving violence, other verbs like 打死 or 殺死 are used instead.
Examples
They planned to assassinate that dictator.
Who would dare to assassinate this general?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this word to describe any act of killing, but it specifically implies a premeditated, politically motivated attack. Using it for a common street fight or a random crime sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
