Definition
去除 (qùchú) is a general verb meaning 'to remove or eliminate' something unwanted, like stains, scars, or bad habits. It is broader than 清除 (qīngchú 'clear away'), which implies thorough cleaning, and less specific than 切除 (qiēchú 'surgically remove') or 拆除 (chāichú 'demolish a structure').
verb
to removeto eliminate
Easily confused
- 去处qù chùsound-alikeplace (to go), destination
Examples
- 去除。Zhè zhǒng yàogāo kěyǐ qù chú pífū shàng de bāhén.This ointment can remove scars on the skin.
- 去除。Wǒmen xūyào qù chú zhèxiē bùliáng xíguàn.We need to eliminate these bad habits.
- 去除。Yòng zhège gōngjù kěyǐ qù chú qiáng shàng de wūzì.Use this tool to remove stains on the wall.
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