致命

• Pinyin: zhì mìng
• Desglose de hanzi: 致 = cause; 命 = 口 + 令 (mouth + order — life/fate)

Significado

Mortal; letal.

Used literally for life-threatening injuries or diseases, and figuratively for critical weaknesses. 致命伤 (fatal wound), 致命弱点 (fatal weakness), 致命打击 (deadly blow). Common in medical, military, and strategic contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 这种毒蛇的毒液具有致命性，被咬后需立即就医。
2. 对手发现了他的致命弱点，一击即中使他落败。
3. 忽视网络安全可能给企业带来致命的后果。

Guía de uso

Contexto: medical, strategic, dramatic

Tono: serious

Correcto

• 这种疾病如果不及时治疗可能会致命。(This disease can be fatal if not treated promptly.)
• 傲慢自大往往是成功者最致命的弱点。(Arrogance is often the most fatal weakness of successful people.)

Incorrecto

• 这个错误很致命 — fine for serious contexts, but 严重 is more natural for minor errors; reserve 致命 for truly critical issues

Origen e historia

致 (cause/bring about) + 命 (life)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal