灭

• 拼音: miè
• 汉字拆解: 灭 = simplified form showing something covering fire to extinguish it

含义

To extinguish; to put out; to destroy; to eliminate. Causing something to cease existing.

Primary meaning: extinguishing fire (灭火). Extended meanings: destroy (消灭敌人), wipe out species (灭绝), kill/silence (灭口). Common phrases: 熄灭 (go out/extinguish), 毁灭 (destroy utterly), 灭火器 (fire extinguisher). Can be harsh when applied to people.

例句

1. 消防员用了两个小时才把大火扑灭。
2. 科学家警告说，如果不采取措施，这种动物可能在十年内灭绝。
3. 他的一番话彻底浇灭了她心中的希望。

用法指南

语境: fire safety, environment, conflict

语气: serious

正确说法

• 记得灭火再离开。(Remember to put out the fire before leaving.)
• 许多物种正面临灭绝。(Many species are facing extinction.)

错误说法

• 对人随便用灭 (灭 applied to people implies killing — use carefully)

起源与历史

灭 originally showed fire (火) being covered by a lid, representing extinguishing flames.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal