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    Expressing murder with 谋杀 (móushā)

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    Structure

    Subject + 谋杀 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 谋杀 (móushā) means "to murder" and refers to the premeditated killing of another person. It implies deliberate planning, distinguishing it from other terms for killing such as 杀 (to kill) or 杀害 (to kill/harm).

    Examples

    • 警方怀疑他被人谋杀，已经展开调查。

      Jǐngfāng huáiyí tā bèi rén móushā, yǐjīng zhǎnkāi diàochá.

      The police suspect he was murdered and have launched an investigation.

    • 这起谋杀案震惊了整个城市。

      Zhè qǐ móushā àn zhènjīng le zhěnggè chéngshì.

      This murder case shocked the entire city.

    • 检察官指控他谋杀了自己的邻居。

      Jiǎncháguān zhǐkòng tā móushā le zìjǐ de línjū.

      The prosecutor charged him with murdering his neighbor.

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