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除去 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
除去chúqùto eliminateHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #8072, Very Hard
除去chúqùto removeHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #8072, Very Hard
除去chúqùexcept forHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #8072, Very Hard
除去chúqùapart fromHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #8072, Very Hard
chúqù(chu2qu4)chu qu T2
  1. 1to eliminate
  2. 2to remove
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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.

Strokes14Frequency#8072DifficultyVery Hard
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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除去Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

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.

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.

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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Component characters

除chúto get rid of
HSK 69 strokes阝
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去qùto go
HSK 15 strokes厶
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How to say to eliminate in Chinese

“to eliminate” in Chinese is除去chúqù

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.

When to use 除去

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.

除去 or something close to it

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.

What learners get wrong

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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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.'

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