Definition
一锅端 is a vivid metaphorical phrase meaning 'to take the whole pot at once'. It has two common uses: (1) to completely eliminate, capture, or get rid of all members of a group (like enemies, criminals, or problems) in one decisive action—often used with 把 or 被; (2) to express all one's opinions or thoughts without holding anything back, as if pouring them all out at once. The phrase functions as a verb complement or predicate and is typical of colloquial Chinese at an advanced level.
v.p.
to eliminate or round up all of (a group) in one fell swoopto pour out all one's thoughts or opinions at once
Examples
- 一锅端。Jǐngfāng bǎ zhège fànzuì tuánhuǒ yī guō duān le.The police rounded up the entire criminal gang in one swoop.
- 一锅端。Tā bǎ xīnlihuà quándōu yī guō duān de shuō le chūlái.He poured out all his innermost thoughts at once.
- 一锅端。Zhèxiē máfan zuìhǎo yí cì yī guō duān jiějué diào.It's best to get rid of all these troubles in one go.
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