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淘空
táokōng
Description
"淘空"的意思是把里面的东西都拿走，让它变得空空的。
"淘空" means to remove everything inside, making it empty.
我们常用它来说钱、力气或者感情被用完了。
We often use it to say that money, effort, or feelings have been used up.
Meanings
淘空táokōng
to empty out; use up completely
这个箱子被淘空了。
This box has been emptied out.
淘空táokōng
to drain (money, energy) dry
这份工作把我淘空了。
This job has drained me.
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Notes
- Etymology
淘 (wash out/scoop) + 空 (empty), literally to scoop something empty.
- Nuance
often written 掏空; both mean empty out, with 掏空 more common in everyday writing.
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