Definition
毁灭 (huǐ miè) means to destroy completely, leaving nothing behind — used for cities, civilizations, or families. It is stronger than 破坏 (pò huài, damage) and more comprehensive than 毁坏 (huǐ huài, destroy). Unlike 消灭 (xiāo miè, eliminate), which implies active wiping out of enemies or pests, 毁灭 can also be intransitive (to perish).
verb
to destroy completelyto annihilate(intransitive) to perishto be destroyed
Examples
- 毁灭。Zhè chǎng dìzhèn huǐ miè le zhěng gè chéngshì.This earthquake destroyed the entire city.
- 毁灭。Dǔbó huì huǐ miè nǐ de jiātíng.Gambling will ruin your family.
- 毁灭。Zhège gǔlǎo de wénmíng zài zhànzhēng zhōng huǐ miè le.This ancient civilization perished in war.
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