"headsman" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 劊子手

Definition

Headsman 指的是劊子手，特別是執行斬首刑罰的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是一個歷史用詞，現代很少使用，主要出現在歷史、文學或影視作品中，專指執行斬首的人。

Examples

The headsman wore a black hood during the execution.

**劊子手**在處決時戴著黑色頭套。

In ancient times, the headsman was feared by everyone.

在古代，所有人都害怕**劊子手**。

The king ordered the headsman to prepare for the execution.

國王命令**劊子手**準備行刑。

The role of the headsman is often portrayed in medieval dramas.

**劊子手**的角色經常出現在中世紀戲劇中。

Few people wanted to be friends with the town headsman.

很少有人願意和村裡的**劊子手**做朋友。

Legends say the old headsman disappeared without a trace.

傳說那位老**劊子手**無影無蹤地消失了。