xiāo​miè HSK6

annihilate

消灭 (消滅) xiāo​miè
annihilate verb
to destroy completely, eliminate, or put an end to (often used in military, biological, or abstract contexts)

Due to effective epidemic prevention measures, smallpox has been eradicated.

annihilation verb
the conversion of matter and antimatter into energy in the context of quantum field theory

This new type of solution can effectively eliminate bacteria on tableware.

perish verb
to die out, disappear, or cease to exist

These ancient tribal cultures gradually vanished under the influence of modern civilization.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
20.0 per million appears in 6% of films
Written text
22.2 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 6

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