斩 · Cai Yong (v2)
Zhan (3rd tone). The Shuowen Jiezi reads 「斩, 截也」 — to cut, to sever; the graph joins 车 (cart) and 斤 (axe), and Duan Yucai notes the ancient punishment of 车裂 (being torn apart by carts), later by the axe. The Erya equates it with 杀 (to kill) $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart