Chinese

xiāochú
Meaning: to eliminate; to remove; to clear up
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

消
除

Example sentences

We must eliminate the misunderstanding between us.
定期檢查電線是為了消除火災隱患。
定期检查电线是为了消除火灾隐患。
Regularly checking electric wires is to eliminate fire hazards.
我們應該消除一切形式的種族歧視。
我们应该消除一切形式的种族歧视。
We should eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
我們必須消除管理流程中的種種弊端。
我们必须消除管理流程中的种种弊端。
We must eliminate the various abuses in the management process.
我們必須消除官僚作風。
我们必须消除官僚作风。
We must eliminate bureaucratic styles of work.
坦誠的溝通可以消除他們之間的隔閡。
坦诚的沟通可以消除他们之间的隔阂。
Honest communication can eliminate the estrangement between them.

Usage Notes

Used for abstract things like misunderstandings, doubts, or concrete things like fatigue or danger.

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