Definition
夷为平地 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to raze to the ground' or 'to level completely'. The character 夷 (yí) here means 'to level' or 'to raze', and 平地 (píng dì) means 'flat ground'. It is used to describe the total destruction of a building, city, or area, often by war, natural disaster, or demolition. The phrase is typically used as a predicate, often in passive constructions (被…夷为平地) or with 把 (把…夷为平地).
f.e.
to raze to the groundto level completely
Examples
- 夷为平地。Zhěng gè cūnzhuāng zài dìzhèn zhōng bèi yí wéi píng dì.The entire village was razed to the ground in the earthquake.
- 夷为平地。Dírén bǎ zhè zuò gǔchéng yí wéi píng dì le.The enemy razed this ancient city to the ground.
- 夷为平地。Yì chǎng dàhuǒ jiāng gōngchǎng yí wéi píng dì.A big fire razed the factory to the ground.
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