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安乐死 — meaning in English

ān lè sǐ

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English meaning

  • euthanasia noun Deliberately ending a life, human or animal, to relieve suffering from an incurable condition.

Senses

安乐死 is used for these senses in English:

  • coup de grâce A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.
  • euthanasia The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal in a humane way, especially in order to end suffering.
  • finishing move (video games) In media such as one-on-one fighting video games and professional wrestling, a dedicated special attack used to knock out an enemy on the brink of defeat in a flashy and spectacular manner.