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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
免除miǎnchúto preventHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14976, Very Hard
免除miǎnchúto avoidHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14976, Very Hard
免除miǎnchúto excuseHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14976, Very Hard
免除miǎnchúto exemptHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14976, Very Hard
免除miǎnchúto relieveHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14976, Very Hard
免除miǎnchú(of a debt) to remitHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14976, Very Hard
miǎnchú(mian3chu2)mian chu T3
  1. 1to prevent
  2. 2to avoid
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March 24, 2026

免除miǎnchú(mian3chu2)

免除 (miǎnchú) means to exempt or relieve someone from a duty, obligation, or debt. It is commonly used in legal, financial, and formal contexts, often referring to the forgiveness of debts or the removal of responsibilities. The nuance suggests a formal or official act of relieving someone from a burden.

Strokes16Frequency#14976DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of exemption is significant, especially in financial contexts like tax relief or debt forgiveness, which are often formalized through government policies. This reflects the importance of social harmony and support within the community.

Memory tip

Imagine a person at a busy market trying to pay off a debt, but suddenly a giant hand appears, waving it away to '免' (miǎn) or 'avoid' their payment. The character 免 looks like a mouth with a hand above it, suggesting the act of removing or excusing something verbally.

Meanings of 免除

miǎnchú(mian3chu2)
1to prevent
2to avoid
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免除Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

豁免 (huòmiǎn) vs 免除 (miǎnchú): Use 免除 for general exemptions or relief from duties, while 豁免 often refers specifically to legal exemptions or waivers.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is using 免除 in informal situations where simpler terms like 免 (miǎn) might suffice. Be mindful of the context; 免除 is more formal and often found in written texts. Also, remember that the second character, 除 (chú), is pronounced with a rising tone, which is crucial for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

As of the current HSK levels, 免除 is not included in the basic vocabulary. However, it connects to words like 免 (miǎn) and 除 (chú), which might appear in earlier levels. Students should focus on understanding the formal context in which this word is used and practice its pronunciation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 免除 with 免去 (miǎnqù), which means to dismiss or remove someone from a position. For example, saying '我免去我的责任' (Wǒ miǎnqù wǒ de zérèn) incorrectly suggests dismissing one's duty rather than being exempted from it.

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Component characters

免miǎnto excuse sb
HSK 67 strokes儿
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除chúto get rid of
HSK 69 strokes阝
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How to say to prevent in Chinese

“to prevent” in Chinese is免除miǎnchú

免除 (miǎnchú) means to exempt or relieve someone from a duty, obligation, or debt. It is commonly used in legal, financial, and formal contexts, often referring to the forgiveness of debts or the removal of responsibilities. The nuance suggests a formal or official act of relieving someone from a burden.

When to use 免除

A common mistake is using 免除 in informal situations where simpler terms like 免 (miǎn) might suffice. Be mindful of the context; 免除 is more formal and often found in written texts. Also, remember that the second character, 除 (chú), is pronounced with a rising tone, which is crucial for clarity.

免除 or something close to it

豁免 (huòmiǎn) vs 免除 (miǎnchú): Use 免除 for general exemptions or relief from duties, while 豁免 often refers specifically to legal exemptions or waivers.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 免除 with 免去 (miǎnqù), which means to dismiss or remove someone from a position. For example, saying '我免去我的责任' (Wǒ miǎnqù wǒ de zérèn) incorrectly suggests dismissing one's duty rather than being exempted from it.

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