摧毁

• 拼音: cuī huǐ
• 汉字拆解: 摧 = 扌(hand) + 崔 (phonetic, to break); 毁 = 臼 + 工 + 殳 (to destroy)

含义

To destroy; to demolish; to annihilate. A verb describing complete destruction of something physical or abstract.

Used for devastating destruction of buildings, armies, relationships, confidence, or dreams. Stronger and more dramatic than 破坏 (damage). Often implies violent or thorough obliteration with lasting consequences.

例句

1. 地震摧毁了整个村庄，救援人员正在全力搜救幸存者。
2. 这场丑闻彻底摧毁了他苦心经营多年的政治生涯。
3. 敌军的防线在我方猛烈炮火下很快被摧毁。

用法指南

语境: disaster, war, dramatic events

语气: serious

正确说法

• 战争摧毁了无数家庭。(The war destroyed countless families.)
• 一次失败不会摧毁你的人生。(One failure won't destroy your life.)

错误说法

• 我轻轻摧毁了一张纸 (摧毁 implies massive destruction — for tearing paper, use 撕 or 弄破)

起源与历史

Compound of 摧 (to break, crush) + 毁 (to destroy, ruin). Both characters emphasize destruction, creating a powerful compound.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal