Definition
一扫而光 is a fixed expression (成语) meaning 'to completely clear away or eliminate everything'. The literal image is 'one sweep and it's all gone'. It is often used for finishing all the food on the table, wiping out enemies, or solving all problems. It functions as a predicate, commonly in 把 or 被 sentences, and is not separable.
f.e.
to completely clear awayto finish off entirelyto wipe out
Examples
- 一扫而光。Tā yí gè rén jiù bǎ zhuō shàng de cài yī sǎo le.He alone finished all the dishes on the table.
- 一扫而光。Zhè cì xíngdòng bǎ dírén yī sǎo.This operation wiped out the enemy completely.
- 一扫而光。Tā bǎ suǒyǒu kùnnan dōu yī sǎo le.He swept away all difficulties.
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