自杀

• 拼音: zì shā
• 汉字拆解: 自 = pictograph of a nose (self); 杀 = 杀 simplified from 殺, to kill

含义

Suicide; to commit suicide. The act of intentionally ending one's own life.

A serious term used in medical, legal, and news contexts. Mental health awareness around this topic has grown in China. Crisis intervention is available via hotlines like 北京心理危机研究与干预中心.

例句

1. 预防自杀需要全社会的关注和努力。
2. 警方正在调查这起自杀案件的原因。
3. 及时的心理干预可以帮助有自杀倾向的人。

用法指南

语境: medical, news, psychology

语气: serious

正确说法

• 自杀预防是重要的公共卫生议题。(Suicide prevention is an important public health issue.)
• 如果有自杀的念头，请及时寻求专业帮助。(If you have suicidal thoughts, please seek professional help promptly.)

错误说法

• 轻率地使用自杀开玩笑 (Never use 自杀 casually or in jokes — it's a serious topic that deserves respectful treatment)

起源与历史

自 (self) + 杀 (to kill). Literally 'to kill oneself.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal