to extinguish;
to put out;
to destroy;
to wipe out;
to die out;
to go out (of fire/light).
Naming use not reviewed
This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.
Character actions
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Character carried forward
灭 will enter as a given-name seed, not as an assumed surname. You will choose the surrounding characters and can remove the source context at any time.