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Meaning of zanzhi | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
zænˈ(d)ʒi

Definitions

A form of torture, among the ancient Chinese, in which wooden sticks are placed around the victim's fingers and used to crush or break the fingers.

uncountable

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Zanzibar Zanzibar copal Zanzibar gem Zanzibar mat Zanzibari Zanzibarian

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