宰
Meaning:
to slaughter, to butcher; to govern, to rule
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1807
Pinyin:
zǎi
Strokes:
10
Radical:
宀
How to Write 宰 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "宰" in Chinese
The Chinese character 宰 (zǎi) means "to slaughter, to butcher; to govern, to rule". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 宰 include: 主宰, 宰了, 宰予.
📚 Words and Phrases with 宰
Common words containing this character
主宰
to dominate
HSK 2
宰了
(coll.) (typically used hyperbolically) to kill (sb)
HSK 2
宰予
Zai Yu (522-458 BC), disciple of Confucius
HSK 2
屠宰
to slaughter
HSK 2
挨宰
to get ripped off
HSK 2
主宰者
ruler
HSK 3
屠宰场
slaughterhouse
HSK 3
巴宰族
Pazeh, one of the indigenous peoples of Taiwan
HSK 3
任人宰割
to get trampled on (idiom)
HSK 4
杀牛宰羊
slaughter the cattle and butcher the sheep
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A barracks 宀 where slaves 辛 live
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "宰"?
- The pinyin is zǎi
- How many strokes does "宰" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "宰" mean?
- to slaughter, to butcher; to govern, to rule
- What is the radical of "宰"?
- The radical is "宀"