断送

Traditional (Taiwan): 斷送

duànsòng ㄉㄨㄢˋ ㄙㄨㄥˋ

    • to forfeit (future profit, one's life etc)
    • ruined

Character by character

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms 近义词

  • 葬送 zàngsòng
    • 葬送前程 ruin one's future
    • 彻底葬送 utterly destroy

Telling them apart

断送 stresses something being cut off while still developing, and is mostly used for a future or a life. 葬送 stresses destruction through oppression or harm, is stronger, and also fits livelihoods, achievements and unjust social practices.

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