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刹 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
Buddhist monastery, temple or shrine (abbr. for 剎多羅|刹多罗[cha4 duo1 luo2], Sanskrit "ksetra")
to brake
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an instant
in a flash
demon in Buddhism
Buddhist ornamentation decorating the upper story of a pagoda
old Buddhist temple
to brake
brake lever
handbrake
to stop
to brake to a halt
foot brake
bazaar
Notice where 刹 sits in each complete thought.
The function of the brake is to stop the car.
Source: Tatoeba #410844 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe crashed his car because someone tampered with the brakes.
Source: Tatoeba #812258 · CC BY 2.0 FRI will only buy the car if they repair the brakes first.
Source: Tatoeba #461524 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.