自杀

zì shā

HSK 6

Meaning

to kill oneself
to commit suicide
to attempt suicide

Definition

故意结束自己生命的行为。

The act of intentionally ending one's own life.

Usage

通常用作名词或动词，指一个人主动采取行动导致自己死亡。在中文中，也可用于比喻意义，如自毁前程。

Typically used as a noun or verb, referring to the act of a person intentionally causing their own death. In Chinese, it can also be used metaphorically, such as self-destructive behavior.

Examples

1 他因抑郁症而选择了自杀。 (He chose suicide due to depression.)
2 自杀是一种极端的行为，通常源于深重的痛苦。 (Suicide is an extreme act, often stemming from profound pain.)
3 法律禁止教唆或帮助他人自杀。 (The law prohibits inciting or assisting others to commit suicide.)
4 他因为破产而产生了自杀的念头。 (He had suicidal thoughts due to bankruptcy.)
5 这种冒险的投资策略无异于自杀。 (This risky investment strategy is equivalent to suicide.)

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