siu1 wai2銷毀销毁
Jyutpingsiu1 wai2
Yalesīu wái
Definition
To destroy or ruin something completely so that it cannot be used or recovered.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the permanent removal or rendering of items into an unusable state, often implying a formal or deliberate process. Unlike general words for breaking things, this carries a sense of finality and is frequently used in legal, administrative, or criminal contexts.
Examples
These documents must be destroyed.
Why did you destroy all the evidence?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for breaking physical objects like a cup or a toy, as those would use 爛 or 打碎. It is reserved for abstract items like evidence, records, or sensitive materials.
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