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ruin in Chinese

ruin in Chinese is 毀滅, 破坏 — ruin means to destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.

ruin in Chinese

毀滅
noun
Pronounced: huǐ miè
(countable, sometimes, in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
破坏
verb
Pronounced: pò huài
To destroy or render something no longer usable or operable.

What does "ruin" mean?

  1. verb To destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.
    "The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert."
  2. noun The remains of a destroyed or decayed structure.
    "Tourists explored the ancient ruins of the castle."

ruin in a sentence

  • The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert.
  • One bad decision nearly ruined his career.
  • Tourists explored the ancient ruins of the castle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ruin" in Chinese?

"ruin" in Chinese is 毀滅, 破坏. ruin means: To destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.

How do you pronounce 毀滅?

"ruin" in Chinese is 毀滅, pronounced "huǐ miè".

How do you use "ruin" in a sentence?

Example: "The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert." In Chinese, "ruin" is 毀滅, 破坏.

Are there other ways to say "ruin" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "ruin": 毀滅, 破坏.

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