"lynching" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 私刑处死

Definition

私刑处死是指一群人未经法律审判，对某人进行杀害，通常是以绞刑的方式，作为惩罚或报复的行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“私刑处死”是一个历史性、敏感的词汇，常与种族仇恨和暴力有关。仅在正式、严肃场合使用，多指群体未经审判的杀人行为。不要将其与“群体打击”混淆，只有涉及非法杀害时才这样称呼。

Examples

Lynching is illegal and a serious crime.

**私刑处死**是非法且严重的罪行。

There were many cases of lynching in history.

历史上有很多**私刑处死**的案例。

A lynching happened in the town last year.

去年镇上发生了一起**私刑处死**。

The movie tells the story of a man who barely escaped a lynching.

这部电影讲述了一个男子差点逃过**私刑处死**的故事。

Activists work to remember victims of lynching and fight for justice.

活动人士努力纪念**私刑处死**的受害者并争取正义。

Discussions about lynching are still important in today’s society.

关于**私刑处死**的讨论在当今社会仍然很重要。