zaa3 wai2炸毀炸毁
Jyutpingzaa3 wai2
Yaleja wái
Definition
To destroy something using bombs or explosives; to blow up or blast.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical destruction caused by explosives or bombs. It is a formal term often found in news reports or descriptions of war and demolition rather than casual conversation. When referring to the act of blowing something up in a more general or informal sense, people often use the verb 炸 instead.
Examples
They used explosives to blow up that old house.
What if this place gets blown up by someone?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use this word to describe blowing up a balloon, but 炸毀 implies violent destruction and cannot be used for inflating objects.
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Grammar guides
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