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Chinese dictionary
v.carry out a (death) sentence; execute
他因杀人被行刑。
He is executed for murder.
行刑队处决的人里有三名将军。
Those put to death by firing squad included three generals.
犯人们已行刑。
The prisoners were executed.
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Word usage
- Separable word"行" and "刑" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
行完刑后，警察立即把他押回监狱。
After the sentence, the police immediately escorted him back to prison.