除名 (chú míng) — to expel, to strike off the rolls

Definition

A formal verb meaning to officially remove someone from a membership, team, or institution — stronger and more administrative than simply 退 (to quit).

verb
to expelto strike off the rolls

Examples

  • 除名
    Xué xiào bǎ tā chú míng le.
    The school expelled him.
  • Tā bèi xué xiào chú le míng.
    He was expelled from school.
  • 除名
    Jù lè bù jué dìng jiāng tā chú míng.
    The club decided to expel him.

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