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消灭
xiāomiè
Description
"消灭"的意思是让一个东西完全没有了，或者杀死很多敌人、动物等。
"消灭" means to completely eliminate something, or to kill many enemies, animals, etc.
这个词常常用在打仗、比赛或者消除坏东西的时候。
This word is often used in contexts of war, competition, or removing bad things.
Meanings
消灭xiāomiè
to eliminate; to wipe out; to destroy
我们要消灭这些害虫。
We need to eliminate these pests.
消灭xiāomiè
to kill off (an enemy or force)
军队消灭了所有敌人。
The army wiped out all the enemies.
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Notes
- Etymology
消 (to disappear/dissolve) + 灭 (to extinguish), together meaning to wipe out completely.
- Nuance
stronger and more total than 消除; often used for enemies, pests, or harmful things.
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