Chinese word dictionary

死囚

sǐ qiú · prisoner that awaits execution; convict sentenced to death; someone on death row

Word information

Simplified死囚
Traditional死囚
Pinyinsǐ qiú
Part of speechDictionary
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HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 死囚

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