勦 (chāo) - To exterminate, annihilate, or suppress by force & to destroy completely

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勦 · chāo

To exterminate, annihilate, or suppress by force;

to destroy completely;

to put down a rebellion.

To exterminate, annihilate, or suppress by forceto destroy completelyto put down a rebellion.

Usage highlights

Suppress banditsEncirclement and suppressionExterminate completelyPacify rebellionSearch and destroyBandit suppression

Synonyms

  • 灭— to destroy, exterminate
  • 讨— to send armed forces to suppress, to campaign against
  • 平— to pacify, put down rebellion

Antonyms

  • 抚— to pacify, appease (through peaceful means)
  • 和— peace, harmony
  • 安— peace, security

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government sent troops to suppress the rebellion (剿匪).
  • They launched an operation to exterminate the bandits (剿灭土匪).
  • The military conducted a raid to wipe out the enemy stronghold (围剿据点).
  • Historical records describe campaigns to quell uprisings (剿平叛乱).

Collocations

  • Suppress bandits(剿匪)
  • Encirclement and suppression(围剿)
  • Exterminate completely(剿灭)
  • Pacify rebellion(剿平)
  • Search and destroy(清剿)
  • Bandit suppression(剿寇)

Idioms

  • Encirclement and suppression campaign(围剿行动)
  • Bandit suppression operation(剿匪战役)
  • Eradicate the wicked and pacify the people(剿恶安民)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in military contexts for campaigns against rebels, bandits, or insurgents.
  • Often appears in historical texts describing imperial military operations to maintain control.
  • Carries strong connotations of forceful elimination rather than peaceful resolution.

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