mit6 zyut6滅絕灭绝
Jyutpingmit6 zyut6
Yalemiht jyuht
Definition
To wipe out, exterminate, or completely destroy.
neutralnatureother
How it's used
Used primarily in formal contexts such as biology, history, or environmental discussions. While it carries a heavy, serious tone, it is occasionally used in hyperbole to describe the disappearance of a trend or a specific group of people. It implies a total and irreversible end to a species or entity.
Examples
This kind of animal is about to go extinct.
Humans cannot wipe out nature.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 消失, which simply means to disappear or vanish. 滅絕 implies an active or catastrophic process of total elimination, whereas 消失 can be used for everyday objects or people leaving a room.
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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.
