宰

HSK 7-9

zǎi

to slaughter; to kill (livestock); (colloq.) 'to cheat'

Alternative translations

tuer
abattre
diriger
gouverner
prendre la charge de

Explanation

(coll.) to fleece; to rip off; to overcharge; (bound form) to govern; to rule; (bound form) (a title for certain government officials in ancient China)

Examples

他是一位伟大的宰相。

tā shì yī wèi great déguài zǎixiàng.

He was a great prime minister.

这个地区由一位有能力的官员来宰。

zhège dìqū yóu yī wèi yǒuyǒng lì de gōngwén láizǎi.

This region is governed by an able official.