mo4 mit6磨滅磨灭
Jyutpingmo4 mit6
Yalemòh miht
Definition
To obliterate or erase, typically referring to events or historical traces.
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How it's used
Focuses on abstract concepts like memories, historical events, or deep emotional impacts rather than physical objects. It carries a formal or literary weight, making it sound quite serious when used in casual conversation. Often appears in negative constructions to emphasize the permanence of something.
Examples
This piece of history will never be erased.
Do you think time can erase this memory?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physically wiping away dirt or cleaning a surface, as that would require words like 抹走 or 清除.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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