Definition
干掉 is a colloquial resultative verb composed of 干 ('do, handle') and 掉 ('remove as complement'). It means 'to eliminate' — either literally killing someone or figuratively finishing food, a task, or an opponent. It's informal and carries a forceful tone. You often see it in the 把 construction: 把 + object + 干掉.
r.v.
to kill (colloquial)to finish offto get rid of
Examples
- 干掉。Nàge pàntú bèi tāmen mìmì gàn diào le.That traitor was secretly killed by them.
- 干掉，。Wǒmen kuài bǎ zhè wǎn miàn gàn diào, bùrán jiù liáng le.Let's finish this bowl of noodles quickly, or it'll get cold.
- 干掉。Zài yóuxì lǐ tā gàn diào le suǒyǒu dírén.In the game, he eliminated all enemies.
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