斬草除根

zaam2 cou2 ceoi4 gan1

to cut weeds and eliminate the roots (idiom); to destroy root and branch · to eliminate completely

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to cut weeds and eliminate the roots (idiom); to destroy root and branch
  2. to eliminate completely

Written Forms

斬草除根Traditional · Main Form
斩草除根Alternate Form

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