dong6 ping4蕩平荡平
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Yaledohng pìhng
Definition
To suppress, wipe out, or completely clear away.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of total destruction or complete removal, often used in contexts involving military operations, police crackdowns, or clearing large areas of land. It implies a thoroughness that leaves nothing behind, making it sound much more aggressive than simple verbs like 清理 or 剷除.
Examples
The police deployed a large force to wipe out that criminal group.
They want to clear away all the obstacles.
Related words
Common phrases
clear away obstacles
wipe out a force or faction
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe cleaning a room or tidying up a desk, as it implies a level of force or destruction that is inappropriate for mundane household chores.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
