根除 (gēn chú) — to eradicate, to root out
Definition
根除 (gēnchú) means to eliminate something completely, including its root cause — stronger than 消除 (which can be mere removal). Used for problems, bad habits, or diseases that must be wiped out at the source.
verb
to eradicateto root out
Examples
- 根除。Zhèng fǔ zhèng zài nǔ lì gēn chú pín kùn.The government is working hard to eradicate poverty.
- 根除。Zhè zhǒng jí bìng yǐ jīng bèi wán quán gēn chú le.This disease has been completely eradicated.
- 根除。Wǒ men bì xū gēn chú zhè xiē bù liáng xí guàn.We must root out these bad habits.
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