zǎi

to slaughter; to butcher; to kill (animals etc); (coll.) to fleece; to rip off; to overcharge; (bound form) to govern; to rule

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See it in sentences

他在家里宰鸡。

He butchers a chicken at home.

谁来宰这只羊?

Who will slaughter this sheep?