宰
zǎi
HSK 7–9 · C2

Meanings

  1. to slaughter; to butcher; to kill (animals etc)
  2. (coll.) to fleece; to rip off; to overcharge
  3. (bound form) to govern; to rule
  4. (bound form) (a title for certain government officials in ancient China)

Quick facts

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HSK LevelHSK 7–9
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