| 灭 |
miè zú | extermination of an entire family (ancient Chinese punishment) |
| 灭 |
miè | to extinguish or put out / to go out (of a fire etc) / to exterminate or wipe out / to drown |
| 族 |
zú | race / nationality / ethnicity / clan / by extension, social group (e.g. office workers 上班族) |