暗杀

暗殺
ànshā
verb #5,020

Meanings

  1. 1 to assassinate

Examples

HSK 5
Zǒngtǒng chàdiǎn bèi ànshā.
The president was nearly assassinated.
HSK 5
Lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěnduō ànshā shìjiàn.
There have been many assassinations throughout history.

Tips

usage
暗杀 specifically means a secret, planned killing. For killing in general, use 杀 or 杀害.

Stroke Order

暗 àn
杀 shā