phá hủy

/faː˧˦ hwi˧˨˧/
verbIntermediate
formal

To destroy or demolish something completely, often with force or violence

Quân đội đã phá hủy tất cả các công trình của kẻ thù.

The military destroyed all of the enemy's structures.

Cuộc tấn công đã phá hủy toàn bộ thành phố.

The attack completely destroyed the entire city.

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This phrase is often used in military, political, or disaster contexts to describe complete destruction.

Collocations

phá hủy hoàn toàncompletely destroyphá hủy cơ sở hạ tầngdestroy infrastructurephá hủy bằng bomdestroy with bombs

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Related Phrases

tàn pháphrase
to devastate
hủy hoạiphrase
to ruin

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

Use 'phá hủy' in formal contexts like news reports or official statements. In casual speech, 'tàn phá' is more common.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

'Phá hủy' implies complete destruction, so use it only when the destruction is total or near-total.

📖Word Origin

From 'phá' (to break) and 'hủy' (to destroy), combining to mean complete destruction.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is stronger than 'hủy hoại' (to ruin) and implies a more violent or thorough destruction.

Word Breakdown

phá
to break
root
+
hủy
to destroy
root
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