絞首刑 (hanging) is a method of execution where a person is suspended by the neck using a rope. This form of capital punishment has been used throughout history in various cultures and legal systems. The intent is to cause death through strangulation or cervical dislocation. The process typically involves placing a noose around the condemned individual's neck and dropping them from a height, which can lead to a quick death if executed properly. While 絞首刑 has been a common method of execution, it has also faced criticism for being inhumane and causing prolonged suffering.