处死

處死

chǔsǐ

verb #7,595

Meanings

1 to execute (a person)
2 to put to death
3 to sentence to death

Characters

to deal with; to punish

Examples

HSK 6

他因谋杀罪被处死。

Tā yīn móushāzuì bèi chǔsǐ.

He was executed for murder.

HSK 7-9

罪犯被处死了。

Zuìfàn bèi chǔsǐ le.

The criminal was executed.

HSK 7-9

国王下令处死叛徒。

Guówáng xiàlìng chǔsǐ pàntú.

The king ordered the traitor to be put to death.

Tips

usage

处死 is a formal/legal term. 处 here is pronounced chǔ (3rd tone), meaning 'to sentence/punish', as in 处罚 (to punish).

Stroke Order

处 chǔ

死 sǐ