hủy diệt
/hwi˧ˀ˦ ziət˧ˀ˦/verb★Intermediate
formal
To annihilate or completely destroy something, often with overwhelming force or finality
Cuộc chiến đã hủy diệt thành phố.
The war annihilated the city.
Dịch bệnh này có thể hủy diệt loài người.
This disease could annihilate the human race.
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Often used in military, scientific, or apocalyptic contexts to describe total destruction.
Collocations
hủy diệt hoàn toàncompletely annihilatehủy diệt thành phốannihilate the city
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Related Phrases
hủy diệt hoàn toànphrase
complete annihilation
💡Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'hủy diệt' for dramatic or formal contexts, such as war, natural disasters, or scientific destruction.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
Avoid using 'hủy diệt' for minor or reversible damage; it implies total and irreversible destruction.
📖Word Origin
From 'hủy' (destroy) + 'diệt' (extinguish), combining to mean total destruction
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or dramatic contexts to emphasize complete and irreversible destruction.
Word Breakdown
hủy
destroy
rootdiệt
extinguish
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh