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to burn; to consume by fire
Hãy tiêu những rác thải để tránh dịch bệnh.
Burn the trash to prevent disease.
to spend (money); to consume
Anh đã tiêu hết tiền trong ví.
He spent all the money in his wallet.
to destroy; to eliminate
Quân đội tiêu diệt toàn bộ căn cứ của kẻ thù.
The army destroyed all of the enemy's bases.
to waste; to squander
Đừng tiêu phí thời gian của mình.
Don't waste your time.
'Tiêu' is often used in everyday language to describe spending money or destroying something.
The meaning of 'tiêu' can vary significantly based on context, so pay attention to surrounding words.
From Middle Chinese 焼 (siewH, 'to burn').
The word 'tiêu' is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, often referring to destruction or consumption.