triệt tiêu

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The Vietnamese word "triệt tiêu" is a verb that means "to annul" or "to eliminate." It refers to the action of completely removing or getting rid of something, often in a decisive or thorough manner.

Usage Instructions:

• "Triệt tiêu" is typically used in contexts where something is being eradicated or nullified, such as problems, obstacles, or even legal matters.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile in conversation and writing.

Examples:

1. In Everyday Context:

   • "Chúng ta cần triệt tiêu những nguyên nhân gây ra vấn đề này."
   • (We need to eliminate the causes of this problem.)

2. In a Legal Context:

   • "Tòa án đã quyết định triệt tiêu hợp đồng vì lý do gian lận."
   • (The court decided to annul the contract due to fraud.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Triệt tiêu" can also be used in a figurative sense, such as eliminating negative thoughts or bad habits.
• For example: "Cô ấy đã triệt tiêu những suy nghĩ tiêu cực để sống tích cực hơn."
  • (She has eliminated negative thoughts to live more positively.)

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "triệt tiêu" does not have a direct noun form, but you can use "sự triệt tiêu" to mean "the act of eliminating."
• Adjective Form: While "triệt tiêu" itself is a verb, you can describe something that is nullified as “được triệt tiêu.”

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "triệt tiêu" can also imply a sense of suppression, such as in politics or social issues, where certain views or actions are completely quashed.

Synonyms:

• Xóa bỏ: to erase or remove.
• Loại bỏ: to remove or exclude.
• Hủy bỏ: to cancel or annul.

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verb

1. annul