消灭

Traditional: 消滅

xiāo miè

Dictionary entry

to put an end to

What does 消灭 mean?

消灭 (xiāo miè) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to put an end to

2to annihilate

3to cause to perish

4to perish

5annihilation (in quantum field theory)

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消xiāoto diminish; to subside · to consume; to reduce 灭mièto extinguish or put out · to go out (of a fire etc)

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消灭

xiāo miè

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