灭

Traditional: 滅

miè

Dictionary entry

to extinguish or put out

What does 灭 mean?

灭 (miè) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to extinguish or put out

2to go out (of a fire etc)

3to exterminate or wipe out

4to drown

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灭mièto extinguish or put out · to go out (of a fire etc)

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灭

miè

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