扑灭

Traditional: 撲滅

pū miè

Dictionary entry

to eradicate

What does 扑灭 mean?

扑灭 (pū miè) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to eradicate

2to extinguish

Character breakdown

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扑pūto throw oneself at · to pounce on 灭mièto extinguish or put out · to go out (of a fire etc)

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扑灭

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