Chinese
shāshǒu
Meaning: killer; hitman; assassin
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他竟然僱用殺手去殘害批評他的人。
他竟然雇用杀手去残害批评他的人。
He actually hired a hitman to harm those who criticized him.
殺手的手段非常殘忍。
The killer's methods were very cruel.

Usage Notes

A person hired to kill; also metaphorically used for someone with high skills in a competition or a fatal factor.

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