Chinese Conversation · Level 51
90 words
Chinese word
清除
Pronunciation
Pinyinqīng chú
Meaning
- verbremove
Example
请把桌上的垃圾清除掉。qǐng bǎ zhuō shàng de lā jī qīng chú diào
Please remove the trash from the table.
More examples
系统已经成功清除缓存。xì tǒng yǐ jīng chéng gōng qīng chú huǎn cún
The system has successfully cleared the cache.
Core concept
A deliberate sweep takes away whatever dirties a space, blocks progress, or keeps a system from working properly.
Common phrases
清除病毒qīng chú bìng dú
remove viruses
清除缓存qīng chú huǎn cún
clear cache
清除隐患qīng chú yǐn huàn
eliminate hidden dangers
清除影响qīng chú yíng xiǎng
remove effects
Similar words
删除shān chú: Deletes data, records, or other stored information so it no longer exists.
消除xiāo chú: Eliminates a problem, obstacle, or harmful effect so it no longer causes trouble.
清理qīng lǐ: Cleans up scattered things or dirt, leaving a place neat and clean.
去掉qù diào: Takes away an unwanted thing so it is no longer present.
Definition in Chinese
彻底去掉不需要的东西或妨碍物，使其不再存在或起作用。chè dǐ qù diào bù xū yào de dōng xī huò fáng ài wù shǐ qí bú zài cún zài huò qǐ zuò yòng
Word origin
清 (qīng, "clear") + 除 (chú, "remove") joins the result of being clear with the action of taking away, which explains the word's thorough force.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this word often sounds more like task or interface language than casual household talk, which helps explain its frequent appearance in written instructions and device menus.