毙命

斃命

bìmìng

verb #17,035

Meanings

1 to meet a violent death; to be killed; to die (of criminals or enemies)

Characters

to die; to execute; to kill

life; fate; destiny

Examples

HSK 7-9

嫌疑人在逃跑过程中毙命。

Xiányírén zài táopǎo guòchéng zhōng bìmìng.

The suspect was killed during the escape.

HSK 7-9

歹徒在枪战中当场毙命。

Dǎitú zài qiāngzhàn zhōng dāngchǎng bìmìng.

The criminal was killed on the spot in the gunfight.

Tips

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毙命 is used in formal/news contexts and carries a cold, unsympathetic tone. It's typically reserved for criminals, enemies, or villains - never used for someone you respect or mourn.

Stroke Order

毙 bì

命 mìng