seoi3 si1碎屍碎尸
Jyutpingseoi3 si1
Yaleseui sī
Definition
To cut up a corpse into pieces; to dismember a corpse.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of criminal news reports or horror-themed discussions. It carries a heavy, gruesome weight and is never used in casual conversation to describe cutting up objects or food. When discussing such crimes, it is frequently paired with 案 to form the compound noun for a specific case.
Examples
This dismemberment case has made everyone feel anxious.
He actually dared to dismember a corpse, it is truly terrifying.
Related words
Common phrases
dismemberment case
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general verbs for cutting or chopping like 切, which are used for daily tasks like cooking. Using this word in a non-criminal context will sound extremely bizarre and potentially threatening.
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