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杀手
shāshǒu
Description
“杀手”是指专门杀人的人，特别是被别人雇来杀人的人。
"杀手" refers to a person who kills, especially one hired by others to kill.
这个词也可以用来说很厉害、让对手输的人或东西。
This word can also describe someone or something very powerful that causes opponents to lose.
Meanings
杀手shāshǒu
assassin; killer; hitman
电影里的杀手很冷酷。
The assassin in the movie is very cold-blooded.
杀手shāshǒu
formidable person or thing that defeats rivals
这个球员是对手的头号杀手。
This player is the opponent's top scorer.
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Notes
- Etymology
杀 (to kill) + 手 (hand/person who does something), literally 'killing hand'.
- Nuance
凶手 is the culprit of a murder; 杀手 stresses a professional or habitual killer.
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