fade away; obliterate; efface
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to fade away; to wear away gradually over time; to become obliterated
formalTypically used for abstract concepts such as memories, achievements, or impressions. Very commonly used in the negative construction 不可磨灭 (indelible, unforgettable).
bù不
kě可
mó磨
miè灭
de的
gōng功
jì绩
indelible meritorious achievements
nián年
shēn深
yuè月
jiǔ久
，
bēi碑
wén文
yǐ已
jīng经
mó磨
miè灭
。
As years went by, the inscription on the stele has gradually worn away.
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suí随
zhe着
suì岁
yuè月
de的
liú流
shì逝
，
tóng童
nián年
de的
jì记
yì忆
zhú逐
jiàn渐
mó磨
miè灭
le了
。
With the passage of time, childhood memories gradually faded away.
zhè这
duàn段
lì历
shǐ史
yǒng永
yuǎn远
bù不
huì会
bèi被
mó磨
miè灭
。
This piece of history will never be erased.