抹掉 (mā) — to erase, to wipe away, to efface
Definition
A transitive verb meaning to erase or wipe something away, often traces, marks, or memories. Often takes a 把 construction (把这些字抹掉) and pairs with 干净 or 彻底 to emphasize complete removal.
verb
to eraseto wipe awayto efface
Examples
- 抹掉。Qǐng bǎ zhè xiē zì mā.Please erase these characters.
- 抹掉。Tā yòng bù mā le zhuō shàng de shuǐ.He wiped away the water on the table with a cloth.
- 抹掉。Nà duàn jì yì bèi chè dǐ mā le.That memory has been completely erased.
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