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phá hủy
/fa˧˥ hwi˧˥/
to destroy or demolish
Quân đội đã phá hủy tất cả các công trình của kẻ thù.
The military destroyed all enemy installations.
general
To completely destroy or demolish something, often with force or violence.
Cuộc tấn công đã phá hủy toàn bộ thành phố.
The attack destroyed the entire city.
Chúng tôi phải phá hủy các tài liệu mật để tránh rò rỉ thông tin.
We had to destroy the confidential documents to prevent information leaks.
This phrase is commonly used in military, construction, or security contexts.
Collocations
phá hủy hoàn toàncompletely destroyphá hủy cơ sở hạ tầngdestroy infrastructure
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'phá hủy' in formal contexts like military reports or official statements. For everyday speech, 'tàn phá' or 'hủy diệt' may be more common.
Gold Rule
Precision in Context
'Phá hủy' implies complete destruction, while 'hủy' alone can mean simply to discard or cancel.
Word Origin
Derived from 'phá' (to break) and 'hủy' (to destroy), emphasizing complete destruction.
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or serious contexts, such as military operations, natural disasters, or deliberate demolition.
Word Breakdown
phá
to break
roothủy
to destroy
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh