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熄灭
xīmiè
Description
熄灭的意思是火或者灯不再亮了，光和热都没有了。
The meaning of 熄灭 is that a fire or light is no longer on, with no light or heat.
我们常说火熄灭了，也可以说希望熄灭了。
We often say the fire has 熄灭, and we can also say hope has 熄灭.
Meanings
熄灭xīmiè
to go out; to extinguish (fire or light)
风把蜡烛吹熄灭了。
The wind blew out the candle.
熄灭xīmiè
to die out; to fade (hope, passion)
他心里的希望慢慢熄灭了。
The hope in his heart slowly faded away.
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Notes
- Etymology
熄 (put out) + 灭 (extinguish); both characters mean stopping fire or light.
- Nuance
can be used for fire/light literally or emotions like hope figuratively.
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