Definition
抹煞 (mǒ shā) is a verb meaning to deny, blot out, or erase — especially facts, achievements, or contributions. It is a variant of 抹杀 (mǒ shā) and is used in formal or written contexts. Unlike its synonym 否认, 抹煞 emphasizes active suppression or negation of something that exists, often in phrases like 抹煞事实 (deny the facts) or 抹煞功劳 (deny someone's contributions). This row's pinyin is given as mā, but standard pronunciation is mǒ shā.
v
to denyto obliterateto blot out (facts, achievements, contributions)
Examples
- 抹煞。Tā de gòngxiàn bù néng bèi mā.His contributions cannot be denied.
- 抹煞。Nǐ zhèyàng zuò shì zài mā lìshǐ shìshí.What you are doing is denying historical facts.
- 抹煞。Wǒmen bù yīnggāi mā rènhé rén de nǔlì.We should not deny anyone's efforts.
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