gaau2 jing4絞刑绞刑
Jyutpinggaau2 jing4
Yalegáau yìhng
Definition
Hanging; execution by strangulation with a rope around the neck.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical method of execution by suspension. It is a formal, legal term rather than a casual word, and is primarily used when discussing history, law, or crime. Because it describes a grim topic, it is rarely used in lighthearted conversation.
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zung3種jungExamples
Hong Kong used to have hanging as a capital punishment.
Do you know how a hanging is carried out?
Related words
Common phrases
to carry out a hanging
to abolish hanging
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