Definitions
- 1. to perish
- 2. to ruin
- 3. to destroy
Word relationships
Related words
1 itemSynonyms
2 itemsdestruction
Both mean to damage or destroy, but 毁灭 implies complete destruction or ruin, while 破坏 can mean to damage without total destruction.
to be destroyed
灭亡 focuses on extinction or demise, especially of living things or civilizations; 毁灭 is broader, often used for physical destruction.
Usage notes
Collocations
毁灭 is often used with abstract nouns like 希望 (hope), 前途 (future), or concrete nouns like 城市 (city), 证据 (evidence).
Common mistakes
毁灭 is a transitive verb and usually needs an object; avoid using it intransitively like '城市毁灭了' without specifying what destroyed it.
Example Sentences
1 shown地震 毁灭 了整座城市。
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