zyu1 saat3誅殺诛杀
Jyutpingzyu1 saat3
Yalejyū saat
Definition
To execute a criminal, a rebel, or an enemy.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of historical or dramatic gravity, typically reserved for contexts involving monarchs, tyrants, or large-scale political purges. It is rarely used in modern daily life to describe common crimes or personal violence, as it implies a formal, often state-sanctioned, act of killing as punishment for treason or rebellion.
Examples
Ancient emperors were always executing their ministers.
They want to execute that traitor.
Related words
Common phrases
to execute meritorious officials
to purge political dissidents
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe everyday homicides or accidents, as it sounds overly formal and archaic. It is strictly for high-stakes power dynamics or historical narratives.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
