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The word "自杀" is formed from the character "自", meaning "self", and "杀", meaning "kill"; when combined, they create a compound where "自" modifies "杀" to specify the act of killing oneself, resulting in the meaning of suicide.

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自杀是非常危险的。

Zìshā shì fēicháng wēixiǎn de.

Suicide is very dangerous.

他因为抑郁而自杀。

Tā yīnwèi yìyù ér zìshā.

He committed suicide due to depression.

如果感到绝望，不要选择自杀。

Rúguǒ gǎndào juéwàng, bùyào xuǎnzé zìshā.

If you feel hopeless, do not choose suicide.

近年来，青少年自杀率有所上升。

Jìnnián lái, qīngshàonián zìshā lǜ yǒu suǒ shàngshēng.

In recent years, the suicide rate among teenagers has risen.

心理专家正在研究如何预防自杀行为。

Xīnlǐ zhuānjiā zhèngzài yánjiū rúhé yùfáng zìshā xíngwéi.

Psychological experts are studying how to prevent suicidal behavior.

Word Definition - 自杀

zì shā to commit suicide; to kill oneself

Individual Character Details

自 zì
杀 shā