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to disappear or be destroyed completely, leaving no trace
Cơn bão đã khiến ngôi làng tiêu tan.
The storm caused the village to vanish completely.
Hạnh phúc của cô ấy đã tiêu tan sau khi chia tay.
Her happiness vanished completely after the breakup.
Often used to describe the complete loss of something tangible (money, assets) or intangible (hope, happiness).
Use 'tiêu tan' when something is lost in a way that feels permanent or devastating, especially money or emotional security. Avoid using it for minor losses.
The phrase 'tiêu tan' does not mean 'to consume and scatter' in a literal sense. It is always used figuratively to describe complete loss.
From Vietnamese 'tiêu' (to consume/eliminate) + 'tan' (to scatter/disperse). The compound emphasizes complete and irreversible loss.
Commonly used in financial contexts (e.g., investments, savings) and emotional contexts (e.g., dreams, relationships). Often implies suddenness and finality.