谋
杀

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The word "谋杀" is formed by combining the character "谋", which means to plot or plan, with the character "杀", which means to kill; this combination directly conveys the concept of premeditated murder, where the killing is intentional and schemed.

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谋杀是严重的犯罪。

Móushā shì yánzhòng de fànzuì.

Murder is a serious crime.

警方迅速逮捕了谋杀嫌疑人。

Jǐngfāng xùnsù dàibǔle móushā xiányírén.

The police quickly arrested the murder suspect.

他因谋杀罪被判处终身监禁。

Tā yīn móushāzuì bèi pànchǔ zhōngshēn jiānjìn.

He was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder.

检察官指控他预谋谋杀一名商人。

Jiǎncháguān zhǐkòng tā yùmóu móushā yī míng shāngrén.

The prosecutor charged him with premeditated murder of a businessman.

这起谋杀案的动机至今仍是一个谜。

Zhè qǐ móushā àn de dòngjī zhìjīn réng shì yī gè mí.

The motive for this murder case remains a mystery to this day.

Word Definition - 谋杀

móu shā to murder; to assassinate; intentional homicide

Individual Character Details

谋 móu
杀 shā