Definition
磨灭 is a resultative verb (r.v.) meaning 'to wear away' or 'to obliterate'. It often appears in figurative contexts, such as memories or impressions being erased over time, but can also describe physical erosion. The resultative structure implies that the action (磨) brings about a state of disappearance (灭).
r.v.
to wear awayto obliterate (literally or figuratively)
Examples
- 磨灭。Shíjiān huì mó miè yíqiè jìyì.Time will obliterate all memories.
- 磨灭。Fēngyǔ mànman mó miè le shítou shàng de zì.Wind and rain slowly wore away the characters on the stone.
- 磨灭。Zhèxiē jīnglì yǒngyuǎn bú huì bèi mó miè.These experiences will never be obliterated.
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