shā, chà
temple
Phonosemantic compound. 刂 represents the meaning and 杀 represents the sound. Simplified form of 剎.
Evolution
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ModernDefinitions
Most common words with 刹
Freq. | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
to stop | ||
to brake | ||
split second | ||
demon in Buddhism | ||
emergency braking |