ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Zanzhi

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /zænˈ(d)ʒi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Zanzhi is a noun meaning 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.

Meaning

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.

Related Words

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