谋
杀
案

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The word "谋杀案" is formed by sequentially combining the character 谋, meaning to plot or scheme, with 杀, meaning to kill, creating the compound 谋杀 which denotes murder; this is then followed by 案, meaning case or legal matter, resulting in a term that specifically refers to a murder case.

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这是一起谋杀案。

Zhè shì yī qǐ móu shā àn.

This is a murder case.

昨天发生了一起谋杀案。

Zuótiān fāshēng le yī qǐ móu shā àn.

A murder case occurred yesterday.

侦探迅速破解了这起谋杀案。

Zhēntàn xùnsù pòjiě le zhè qǐ móu shā àn.

The detective quickly solved this murder case.

关于那起谋杀案，警方已经收集了大量证据。

Guānyú nà qǐ móu shā àn, jǐngfāng yǐjīng shōují le dàliàng zhèngjù.

Regarding that murder case, the police have collected a lot of evidence.

如果谋杀案的嫌疑人被证实无罪，他将被释放。

Rúguǒ móu shā àn de xiányí rén bèi zhèngshí wú zuì, tā jiāng bèi shìfàng.

If the suspect in the murder case is proven innocent, he will be released.

Word Definition - 谋杀案

móu shā àn murder case

Individual Character Details

谋 móu
杀 shā
案 àn