Definition
免除 (miǎn chú) is a formal verb meaning 'to prevent' (an undesirable outcome) or 'to exempt/remit' (a duty, debt, penalty). Compared to 免 (miǎn), 免除 is more formal and used in official contexts; unlike 解除 (jiě chú) which lifts restrictions, 免除 emphasizes freeing someone from an obligation or preventing harm.
verb
to preventto avoid (an undesirable outcome)to exemptto remit (a duty, debt, penalty)
Examples
- 免除。Qín xǐshǒu néng miǎn chú gǎnrǎn duō zhǒng jíbìng.Frequent handwashing can prevent infection from many diseases.
- ，免除。Tā chéngjì yōuxiù, suǒyǐ bèi miǎn chú le qīmò kǎoshì.He has excellent grades, so he was exempted from the final exam.
- 免除。Yínháng miǎn chú le tā de quánbù dàikuǎn.The bank remitted all of his loans.
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