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The word "致命" is formed by combining the character "致", which means to cause or deliver, with "命", which means life or fate; the verb-object structure of this compound directly yields the meaning "causing life loss", hence "fatal" or "deadly".

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这种病毒可能是致命的。

Zhè zhǒng bìngdú kěnéng shì zhìmìng de.

This virus could be fatal.

忽视安全规程会导致致命事故。

Hūshì ānquán guīchéng huì dǎozhì zhìmìng shìgù.

Neglecting safety regulations can lead to fatal accidents.

这种药物的副作用有时是致命的。

Zhè zhǒng yàowù de fùzuòyòng yǒushí shì zhìmìng de.

The side effects of this drug are sometimes deadly.

那个失误对球队来说是致命的打击。

Nàgè shīwù duì qiúduì lái shuō shì zhìmìng de dǎjī.

That mistake was a fatal blow to the team.

理论中的这个漏洞是致命的缺陷。

Lǐlùn zhōng de zhège lòudòng shì zhìmìng de quēxiàn.

This loophole in the theory is a fatal flaw.

Word Definition - 致命

zhì mìng fatal; deadly

Individual Character Details

致 zhì, zhì
命 mìng