Common Meanings
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tú屠
To slaughter (animals); by extension, to massacre; also used in idioms to describe a high-level but impractical skill (e.g., 'slaying dragons').
那位屠夫每天清晨都在市场准备新鲜的肉。
That butcher prepares fresh meat in the market every morning.
As part of 'Tusu' (屠苏), it refers to a compound term that in ancient Chinese texts could mean a type of herb, a thatched hut, or, most famously, a traditional herbal wine consumed during the Chinese New Year for good health.
春节期间，人们有饮屠苏酒的习俗，以期祛病延年
During the Spring Festival, people have the custom of drinking Tusu wine, hoping to ward off illness and prolong life.