宰
manage; official; slaughter; overcharge
Meanings
5 senses · 21 examplesverb
to manage; to be in charge of
formalFormal and literary usage, often refers to leading or managing a group, project or organization.
He is the person in charge of this event.
During the Zhou Dynasty, senior officials were responsible for managing their fiefs.
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He controls the entire company single-handedly.
The prime minister was the highest official in ancient China to assist the emperor.
He manages household chores at home in an orderly way.
noun
ancient official title
archaicUsed exclusively in historical contexts to refer to local or central government positions.
The county magistrate in the Qing Dynasty was responsible for managing government affairs of the entire county.
Yizai was the title for local administrative chiefs during the Spring and Autumn Period.
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His ancestors once held the position of a central court official.
The power of a prefectural official was at a relatively high level in ancient local government.
The position of township official was standardized during the Qin and Han dynasties.
noun
surname Zai
A relatively rare Chinese family name.
Zai Yu was one of Confucius' famous disciples.
I know a friend whose surname is Zai.
verb
to slaughter livestock
Standard written and spoken usage for killing farm animals for food or trade.
The butcher is slaughtering a pig to prepare for the Spring Festival.
They slaughtered a sheep to entertain their guests.
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This restaurant specially slaughters live poultry on the spot to make dishes.
There is a tradition of slaughtering chickens and ducks during the Spring Festival in rural areas.
He works at the slaughterhouse, responsible for slaughtering cattle.
verb
to overcharge; to rip off
informalInformal regional slang, common in northern and central Chinese dialects, carries a negative connotation of unfair pricing.
The restaurant at this scenic spot rips off customers, charging 50 yuan for a bowl of noodles.
I was overcharged by a taxi driver who took a detour and charged me 20 yuan extra.
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Tourists are easy targets for being ripped off in tourist areas.
Be very careful not to get ripped off when buying souvenirs.