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“perish” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmiè wáng

Example

如果不改变，文明会灭亡。rú guǒ bù gǎi biàn wén míng huì miè wáng

If nothing changes, civilization will perish.

Illustration for 灭亡 (perish)

How to say “perish” in Chinese

“Perish” in Chinese is 灭亡 (miè wáng).

A civilization, species, or other large system ends completely and no longer exists.

Full entry for 灭亡: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 灭亡

许多濒危物种正面临灭亡。xǔ duō bīn wēi wù zhǒng zhèng miàn lín miè wáng

Many endangered species are at risk of perishing.

Tips for using 灭亡

  • This verb often appears in history, science, and serious public discussion, while ordinary daily events usually call for less sweeping wording.

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