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

嫌疑人在逃跑过程中毙命。

Xiányírén zài táopǎo guòchéng zhōng bìmìng.

The suspect was killed during the escape.

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