matricide in Chinese
matricide in Chinese is 弑母 — matricide means the act of killing one's own mother.
matricide in Chinese
弑母
Pronounced: shì mǔ
The killing of one's mother.
What does "matricide" mean?
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noun The act of killing one's own mother.
"The play's plot turns on an act of matricide."
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noun A person who kills their own mother.
"The court found the matricide guilty and sentenced him accordingly."
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matricide in a sentence
- The play's plot turns on an act of matricide.
- Ancient tragedy often explores the horror of matricide.
- The court found the matricide guilty and sentenced him accordingly.
- In the myth, the matricide is pursued by the Furies.
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What is "matricide" in Chinese?
"matricide" in Chinese is 弑母. matricide means: The act of killing one's own mother.
How do you pronounce 弑母?
"matricide" in Chinese is 弑母, pronounced "shì mǔ".
How do you use "matricide" in a sentence?
Example: "The play's plot turns on an act of matricide." In Chinese, "matricide" is 弑母.
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