seoi2 jing4水刑
Jyutpingseoi2 jing4
Yaleséui yìhng
Definition
Water torture, specifically waterboarding; a form of torture that inflicts a sensation of drowning.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of historical accounts, human rights discussions, or fictional depictions of interrogation. It is a formal, descriptive noun rather than a word used in casual daily life. When discussing the act itself, it is common to pair it with verbs like 施加 or 執行.
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zung3種jungExamples
The water torture in that movie is terrifying.
Why did they inflict water torture on the prisoner?
Related words
Common phrases
to inflict water torture
to carry out water torture
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