siu1 mit6消滅消灭
Jyutpingsiu1 mit6
Yalesīu miht
Definition
To eliminate, annihilate, destroy, or make something cease to exist.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Carries a strong, formal tone that implies a complete and permanent removal of something, often used in contexts involving pests, diseases, or abstract concepts like poverty. It is rarely used for everyday objects or people in casual conversation, where more specific verbs like 掉咗 or 解決 are preferred.
Examples
The government wants to eliminate this type of virus.
How do you get rid of these pests?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe throwing away trash or finishing food, as it sounds overly dramatic and unnatural. For those situations, use 掉 or 食晒 instead.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
