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The character "毁", meaning to destroy or ruin, derives from the traditional form "毀" composed of "臼" representing a mortar and "殳" indicating a tool or weapon, with the combination etymologically implying demolition through forceful action. In its simplified form "毁", the left component is altered to "工" and "白", a structural modification that streamlines writing while preserving the character's phonetic associations. Historically, the meaning of "毁" has centered on causing physical damage, but it gradually acquired additional connotations such as to slander or criticize, reflecting an extension from tangible destruction to abstract harm in contexts like "毁谤" (slander) or "毁誉" (praise and blame).
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战争会毁掉很多家庭。
大火毁灭了整片森林。
别让雨水毁坏了你的画。
谣言毁了他的名誉。
这座古迹在战乱中被毁了。
过度开发会毁坏自然环境。
他一时冲动，毁掉了自己的前途。
他的鲁莽行为毁掉了整个团队多年的努力。