Suicide in Chinese
suicide · HSK 6
自杀
- 自 from
- 杀 to kill
如果有自杀的想法，请马上找人谈谈。 If you have thoughts of suicide, please talk to someone right away.
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How do you say suicide in Chinese?
Suicide in Chinese is 自杀 (zì shā).
Which word should I use?
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