zǎi

Definitions

  1. 1. to slaughter livestock
  2. 2. to govern or rule
  3. 3. to cheat customers
  4. 4. imperial official in dynastic China

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Example Sentences

这家店价格太高了,明显是在宰游客。

Zhè jiā diàn jiàgé tài gāo le, míngxiǎn shì zài zǎi yóukè.

The prices in this shop are way too high; they’re obviously ripping off tourists.

买东西之前最好先比较一下价格,免得被宰。

Mǎi dōngxi zhīqián zuìhǎo xiān bǐjiào yíxià jiàgé, miǎnde bèi zǎi.

Before buying something, it’s best to compare prices first so you don’t get ripped off.

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