Meanings of 销毁
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AI Study Notes for 销毁
销毁 (xiāohuǐ) vs 破坏 (pòhuài) — use 销毁 when emphasizing complete destruction, often through melting or burning, while 破坏 refers to damage or destruction that may not be total.
Be cautious with the tone; 销 is pronounced with a high level tone (first tone) while 毁 has a falling tone (third tone). It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal or governmental discussions about the destruction of sensitive materials. Common collocations include 销毁文件 (to destroy documents) and 销毁证据 (to destroy evidence).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 销毁 is useful for discussing complex topics related to law, security, and ethics. Focus on understanding its nuances in formal contexts, as well as its synonyms and antonyms, which may appear in advanced texts.
Learners often confuse 销毁 with 毁灭 (huǐmiè), which means 'to annihilate' but carries a broader and more dramatic connotation. For example, saying '我销毁了这个城市' (I destroyed this city) is incorrect; it should be '我毁灭了这个城市' to convey total destruction.
Pronunciation of 销毁
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How to say to destroy (by melting or burning) in Chinese
“to destroy (by melting or burning)” in Chinese is销毁
销毁 refers to the act of destroying something completely, typically through melting or burning. This term is commonly used in contexts involving the destruction of documents, materials, or evidence, emphasizing the thoroughness of the destruction process.
When to use 销毁
Be cautious with the tone; 销 is pronounced with a high level tone (first tone) while 毁 has a falling tone (third tone). It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal or governmental discussions about the destruction of sensitive materials. Common collocations include 销毁文件 (to destroy documents) and 销毁证据 (to destroy evidence).
销毁 or something close to it
销毁 (xiāohuǐ) vs 破坏 (pòhuài) — use 销毁 when emphasizing complete destruction, often through melting or burning, while 破坏 refers to damage or destruction that may not be total.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 销毁 with 毁灭 (huǐmiè), which means 'to annihilate' but carries a broader and more dramatic connotation. For example, saying '我销毁了这个城市' (I destroyed this city) is incorrect; it should be '我毁灭了这个城市' to convey total destruction.
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Grammar Patterns of 销毁
销毁 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
他吩咐员工将机密文件用碎纸机____。
He instructed staff to shred sensitive documents.
Example Sentences for 销毁 (1)
Frequently Asked Questions about 销毁
While it can be used in everyday contexts, 销毁 is more common in formal or legal discussions.
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