消灭

• 拼音: xiāo miè
• 汉字拆解: 消 = 氵(water) + 肖 (resemble), meaning to eliminate; 灭 = fire being smothered (一 over 火), meaning to extinguish

含义

To eliminate; to annihilate; to wipe out. To completely destroy or get rid of something.

A strong word implying complete destruction. Used for enemies, pests, diseases, or abstract negatives like poverty. In casual speech, sometimes used humorously: 消灭食物 (finish off the food). Related: 消灭战 (war of annihilation).

例句

1. 这种新型杀虫剂能有效消灭农田里的害虫。
2. 人类一直在努力消灭贫困，但仍有很长的路要走。
3. 别浪费食物，大家一起把这些菜消灭掉。

用法指南

语境: military, pest control, social issues, casual

语气: decisive

正确说法

• 我们要消灭一切害虫。(We must eliminate all pests.)
• 快把剩菜消灭掉！(Finish off the leftovers quickly!)

错误说法

• 我消灭了我的坏心情 — 对于情绪用'调整'或'排解'，消灭太强烈

起源与历史

Compound of 消 (to diminish, eliminate) + 灭 (to extinguish, destroy). Both characters emphasize complete removal or destruction.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal