tự hủy
Definition
- Verb:
- To self-destruct: The primary meaning of "tự hủy" is to destroy itself or cause its own destruction, often referring to a device, system, or entity.
- To self-annihilate: It can describe an abstract concept, like an idea or organization, causing its own demise or dissolution.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Thiết bị này sẽ tự hủy sau khi đọc xong tin nhắn. (This device will self-destruct after the message is read.)
- Chế độ đó đã tự hủy vì những mâu thuẫn nội bộ. (That regime self-destructed due to internal conflicts.)
Advanced Usage
- "tự hủy diệt": This is a more emphatic variant meaning "to self-annihilate" or "to bring about one's own complete destruction."
- Hành động thù hận chỉ dẫn đến tự hủy diệt. (Acts of hatred only lead to self-annihilation.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sự tự hủy (n): Self-destruction. The noun form describing the act or process.
- Sự tự hủy của nó được lập trình từ trước. (Its self-destruction was pre-programmed.)
Synonyms
- Self-destruct: To destroy itself automatically.
- Self-annihilate: To cause one's own complete ruin or obliteration.
Related Idioms
- "Tự hủy hoại bản thân": To self-sabotage or engage in self-destructive behavior. This is a common extended, figurative usage.
- Anh ấy đang tự hủy hoại bản thân bằng rượu. (He is self-destructing with alcohol.)