煞
end; tighten; same as 杀
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to end; to wrap up; to conclude
formalUsed to describe stopping an activity or wrapping up a task.
Let's quickly wrap up this project.
The meeting is about to end, please add a few more remarks.
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This company has just settled the final accounts recently.
After the gongs and drums stopped, the performance officially began.
He ended everyone's argument with one sentence.
verb
to tighten; to fasten; to secure
neutralUsed for adjusting straps, brakes, or other fastenings.
The driver got out and tightened the brake.
It's cold, you should tighten your belt to stay warm.
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When climbing mountains, tighten your shoelaces to avoid slipping.
He tightened his collar and felt much more comfortable.
Please be sure to tighten the straps on the handlebars before riding.
verb
same as 杀; to kill; to destroy
archaicAn archaic or variant usage of 杀, now rarely used in modern standard Chinese.
This battle killed countless enemy soldiers.
Ancients often said 'kill the chicken to warn the monkey'.