to kill · Character component

to kill, to murder, to slaughter; to hurt

To kill 乂 someone and bury them in a coffin 木

杀 at a glance

Meaning
to kill
Strokes
6
Characters
7
Role
Contributes meaning and sound

Characters with 杀 (3 of 7)

HSK 6 · 1

Beyond HSK · 2

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 杀 mean?

杀 means "to kill". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning and sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 杀?

7 characters in this dictionary contain 杀, including ones at HSK 6.

How many strokes does 杀 have?

杀 is written in 6 strokes.