戒除 (jiè chú) — to break, to quit (a bad habit or addiction)

Definition

A formal verb meaning to break off and get rid of a bad habit or addiction — stronger and more deliberate than just 停止. Almost always paired with an addiction or vice (烟瘾, 饮酒, 坏习惯).

verb

to breakto quit (a bad habit or addiction)

Examples

戒除。
Tā yòng le bàn nián shí jiān zhōng yú jiè chú le yān yǐn.
It took him half a year to finally quit his smoking addiction.
戒除。
Yī shēng jiàn yì tā chè dǐ jiè chú yǐn jiǔ.
The doctor advised him to completely quit drinking alcohol.
戒除。
jiè chú Huài xí guàn xū yào hěn qiáng de yì zhì lì.
Breaking a bad habit requires strong willpower.

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