Definition
破除 specifically means to do away with abstract things like outdated ideas, superstitions, or bad habits — it implies breaking through something. This contrasts with the broader 消除 (xiāo chú 'eliminate') and the more physical 清除 (qīng chú 'clear away'), while 废除 (fèi chú) is reserved for formal abolition of laws or systems.
verb
to eliminateto do away withto get rid of (abstract things like superstition, old ideas, obstacles)
Examples
- 破除。Wǒmen yào pò chú fēngjiàn sīxiǎng.We must eliminate feudal thinking.
- 破除，。Zhǐyǒu pò chú jiù xíguàn, cáinéng yíngjiē xīn shēnghuó.Only by getting rid of old habits can we embrace a new life.
- 破除，。Tā juéxīn pò chú yíqiè kùnnán, jìxù qiánjìn.He is determined to eliminate all difficulties and keep moving forward.
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