HSK · Level 17
135 words
Chinese word
去除
Pronunciation
Pinyinqù chú
Meaning
- verbremove
Example
请把桌子上的尘土去除。qǐng bǎ zhuō zi shàng de chén tǔ qù chú
Please remove the dust from the table.
More examples
新技术可以有效地去除污染物。xīn jì shù ké yǐ yǒu xiào dì qù chú wū rǎn wù
The new technology can effectively eliminate pollutants.
Core concept
A boundary-crossing action that separates an unwanted part from the whole until the original whole is free of its effect.
Common phrases
去除污染qù chú wū rǎn
eliminate pollution
去除顾虑qù chú gù lǜ
eliminate concerns
去除错误qù chú cuò wù
eliminate errors
Similar words
除去chú qù: Removing a physical substance or obstacle so that nothing remains.
清除qīng chú: Cleaning away dirt or clearing out anything that gets in the way.
消除xiāo chú: Completely ending a worry, harmful effect, or unwanted influence.
去掉qù diào: Removing an unnecessary item or part from something.
Definition in Chinese
把不需要的部分或有害因素从某处取走或消除，使其不再存在或影响原有状态。bǎ bù xū yào de bù fèn huò yǒu hài yīn sù cóng mǒu chù qǔ zǒu huò xiāo chú shǐ qí bú zài cún zài huò yíng xiǎng yuán yǒu zhuàng tài
Word origin
In the compound, 去 (qù, "go away") supplies outward departure, while 除 (chú, "remove") supplies the act of clearing something out, so together they express removal from a whole.
Usage tips
- This word is useful in practical language about cleaning, safety, and settings because it focuses on dealing with an unwanted factor, not just changing its position.