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灭亡
mièwáng
Description
"灭亡"的意思是一个国家、民族或者事物完全消失、结束了。
"灭亡" means that a country, nation, or thing has completely disappeared or ended.
这个词常常用在历史书里，说一个古代的国家不存在了。
This word is often used in history books to say that an ancient country no longer exists.
Meanings
灭亡mièwáng
to perish; to be destroyed; to die out
这个古老的国家最后灭亡了。
This ancient country eventually perished.
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Notes
- Etymology
灭 (extinguish) + 亡 (perish/die), two synonymous characters reinforcing total destruction.
- Nuance
usually for nations, races, or species — not for a single person dying.
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