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彻底
chèdǐ
Description
"彻底"的意思是做一件事做得非常完全，一点也没有留下。
"彻底" means to do something very thoroughly, leaving nothing undone.
我们常说"彻底打扫"或者"彻底改变"。
We often say "彻底打扫" (thorough cleaning) or "彻底改变" (complete change).
Meanings
彻底chèdǐ
thorough; complete
这次调查很彻底。
This investigation is thorough.
彻底chèdǐ
thoroughly; completely
我要彻底忘记这件事。
I want to completely forget about this matter.
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Notes
- Etymology
彻 means 'penetrate through' + 底 'bottom', so literally 'through to the bottom'.
- Nuance
stresses doing something completely, leaving nothing incomplete or unresolved.
In videos
“我以为我今天感冒应该会彻底的好了”
“这最后这个起义就彻底失败了。”
“90%的梦境都会被彻底遗忘”
“现在我的头发是彻底干了”
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