自杀

自殺

zìshā

verb HSK 6 #1,009

Meanings

HSK 3

自杀不是解决问题的办法。

Zìshā búshì jiějué wèntí de bànfǎ.

Suicide is not a way to solve problems.

HSK 4

如果你有自杀的想法，请马上找人帮忙。

Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu zìshā de xiǎngfa, qǐng mǎshàng zhǎo rén bāngmáng.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, please get help right away.

HSK 6

很多自杀的悲剧其实是可以预防的。

Hěnduō zìshā de bēijù qíshí shì kěyǐ yùfáng de.

Many suicide tragedies can actually be prevented.

usage

A sensitive topic. In news and formal contexts, 自杀 is used directly. Related vocabulary: 自杀未遂 (attempted suicide), 心理危机 (psychological crisis).

自 zì

杀 shā