How to Say ‘That is not to kill’ in Traditional Chinese
那便是不殺
💬 Usage Tip: Conveys a conclusion leading to peace.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Nonviolence is integral to many spiritual philosophies.
Phrase Breakdown
那便是
不殺
Word-by-Word Breakdown
那
[nà]
that is
'那便是' confirms and identifies the statement as true or opportune to a situation.
他的信念，那便是不殺。
His creed, that is not to kill.
便是
[biàn shì]
is, are, am
'便是' provides an assertive identification or equivalence within contexts.
他深知和平便是友善。
He understands deeply that peace is kindness.
不
[bù]
not
'不' is a particle for negation, turning statements negative.
不放棄夢想，是她的信念。
Not giving up on dreams is her belief.
殺
[shā]
kill
'殺' involves actions leading to the termination of life, used in hostile contexts.
他選擇不殺，是因為珍惜生命。
He chose not to kill because he values life.
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