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March 24, 2026
除去()chúqù(chu2qu4)
除去 (chúqù) means to eliminate or remove something. It is commonly used in contexts where something unwanted or unnecessary is being taken away or disregarded, such as in cleaning or problem-solving situations. The word can also imply 'except for' or 'apart from,' indicating things that are excluded from a group.
Frequency#8072DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 除去 is often linked to practices such as 清洁 (qīngjié) or cleaning, which emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and the removal of things that do not serve a purpose. This can be seen in traditions like spring cleaning or decluttering.
Memory Tip
Think of 除 (chú) as a 'chop' that removes something, and 去 (qù) as 'going away.' Imagine a chef chopping away unwanted ingredients from a dish before it goes away to be served. The visual of chopping and removing helps solidify the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 除去
chúqù(chu2qu4)
1to eliminate
2to remove
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About 除去
除去Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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去除 (qùchú) - use 除去 when emphasizing the act of removal, while 去除 can imply a more general sense of getting rid of.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 除 (chú) as a 'chop' that removes something, and 去 (qù) as 'going away.' Imagine a chef chopping away unwanted ingredients from a dish before it goes away to be served. The visual of chopping and removing helps solidify the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 除去 with similar terms like 除了 (chúle) which means 'besides' or 'in addition to.' 除去 is more definitive in removing or excluding items. It is more formal and typically used in written contexts or discussions rather than casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
While 除去 is not an HSK standard word, its components 除 and 去 are important in HSK levels 3 and 4. Students should focus on recognizing these characters in compound words and their meanings. Learning this word can enhance vocabulary related to problem-solving and decision-making.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 除去 is often linked to practices such as 清洁 (qīngjié) or cleaning, which emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and the removal of things that do not serve a purpose. This can be seen in traditions like spring cleaning or decluttering.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 除去 with 除了 (chúle) and use it incorrectly when they mean 'besides.' For example, saying '除去这个' when they mean 'besides this' is incorrect; it should be '除了这个'.
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Cultural Notes for 除去
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 除去 is often linked to practices such as 清洁 (qīngjié) or cleaning, which emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and the removal of things that do not serve a purpose. This can be seen in traditions like spring cleaning or decluttering.
Frequently Asked Questions about 除去
Yes, you can say '我需要除去这个垃圾' (Wǒ xūyào chúqù zhège lājī) meaning 'I need to remove this garbage.'
It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as writing or discussions, rather than casual spoken language.
去掉 (qùdiào) is more informal and commonly used in everyday conversation, while 除去 (chúqù) is more formal and often found in written text.
