tiêu diệt
[tiəw˧˧ ziət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to kill, to apply genocide, to destroy
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to eliminate (as for crime, rats, etc.)
Common questions
What does “tiêu diệt” mean?
(verb) to kill, to apply genocide, to destroy
Is “tiêu diệt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.