Definition
化为灰烬 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'to turn to ashes' or 'to be reduced to ashes'. It is used literally for destruction by fire and metaphorically for total ruin or annihilation. It often appears in dramatic or literary contexts, describing the complete disappearance of something valued.
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to be reduced to ashesto be completely destroyed
Examples
- 化为灰烬。Zhěng gè túshūguǎn zài huǒzāi zhōng huà wéi huī jìn.The entire library was reduced to ashes in the fire.
- 化为灰烬。Tā de bìshēng xīnxuè yí yè zhī jiān huà wéi huī jìn.All his life's work turned to ashes overnight.
- 化为灰烬。Nàxiē měihǎo de huíyì yǐjīng huà wéi huī jìn.Those beautiful memories have already turned to ashes.
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