自杀

The Chinese word 自杀 (zìshā) is composed of two characters: 自 (zì), meaning "self," and 杀 (shā), meaning "to kill." Together, they form the compound word 自杀, which literally means "to kill oneself."The character 自 (zì) is derived from the oracle bone script, which dates back to the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC). The original form of the character was a pictograph of a person with a knife in their hand, representing the act of self-harm. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, which is still used today.The character 杀 (shā) is also derived from the oracle bone script. The original form of the character was a pictograph of a person holding a weapon, representing the act of killing. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, which is still used today.The compound word 自杀 (zìshā) first appeared in the Chinese language during the Warring States period (475-221 BC). It was used to describe the act of suicide, which was considered to be a noble and honorable act in some cases. For example, it was considered to be honorable for a samurai to commit suicide rather than be captured by the enemy.Today, the word 自杀 (zìshā) is still used to describe the act of suicide, but it is no longer considered to be a noble or honorable act. In fact, suicide is now considered to be a serious public health problem in China. According to the World Health Organization, China has the highest suicide rate in the world.