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

罪犯被处死了。

Zuìfàn bèi chǔsǐ le.

The criminal was executed.

国王下令处死叛徒。

Guówáng xiàlìng chǔsǐ pàntú.

The king ordered the traitor to be put to death.

他因谋杀罪被处死。

Tā yīn móushāzuì bèi chǔsǐ.

He was executed for murder.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

处 chǔ

死 sǐ