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hủy diệt
/hwi˧ˀ˦ diət˧ˀ˦/
annihilate
Cuộc chiến đã hủy diệt cả thành phố.
The war annihilated the entire city.
formal
To completely destroy or annihilate something, often with extreme violence or thoroughness.
Virus này có thể hủy diệt hệ thống máy tính.
This virus could annihilate the computer system.
Cuộc chiến hạt nhân có thể hủy diệt cả loài người.
A nuclear war could annihilate the human race.
This phrase is often used in contexts of war, natural disasters, or extreme destruction.
Collocations
hủy diệt hoàn toàncompletely annihilatehủy diệt thành phốannihilate the cityhủy diệt hệ sinh tháidestroy the ecosystem
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'hủy diệt' in formal contexts, such as news reports or academic writing, to describe extreme destruction.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is strong and should be used carefully to avoid exaggeration.
Word Origin
The phrase 'hủy diệt' is a combination of 'hủy' (destroy) and 'diệt' (annihilate), emphasizing complete and thorough destruction.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in formal or dramatic contexts, such as describing the effects of war, natural disasters, or extreme violence.
Word Breakdown
hủy
destroy
rootdiệt
annihilate
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh