付之一炬

fu6 zi1 jat1 geoi6

to put to the torch (idiom) · to commit to the flames · to burn sth down deliberately

Meanings

  1. to put to the torch (idiom)
  2. to commit to the flames
  3. to burn sth down deliberately

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