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筛选 (shāixuǎn) vs 淘汰 (táotài): use 淘汰 when emphasizing elimination of the less qualified, while 筛选 focuses on selecting the best from a group.
Be cautious with the tone; the second character 汰 must be pronounced with a fourth tone to convey 'elimination' correctly. Common collocations include 淘汰赛 (táotài sài, elimination match) and 淘汰制度 (táotài zhìdù, elimination system).
As an HSK 6 word, 淘汰 connects with other advanced terms related to selection and competition. Focus on its usage in both formal contexts like business and informal settings like sports.
Learners often confuse 淘汰 with 选择 (xuǎnzé, to choose), mistakenly using it when they mean to say 'select.' For example, saying '我淘汰这个人' (I淘汰 this person) should be corrected to '我选择这个人' (I choose this person).
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淘汰 (táotài) refers to the process of eliminating or phasing out something based on specific criteria, commonly used in contexts like competitions, job selections, or natural selection in biology. It implies a process where the less qualified or less fit are removed to allow for the advancement of stronger candidates or options.
When to use 淘汰
Be cautious with the tone; the second character 汰 must be pronounced with a fourth tone to convey 'elimination' correctly. Common collocations include 淘汰赛 (táotài sài, elimination match) and 淘汰制度 (táotài zhìdù, elimination system).
淘汰 or something close to it
筛选 (shāixuǎn) vs 淘汰 (táotài): use 淘汰 when emphasizing elimination of the less qualified, while 筛选 focuses on selecting the best from a group.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 淘汰 with 选择 (xuǎnzé, to choose), mistakenly using it when they mean to say 'select.' For example, saying '我淘汰这个人' (I淘汰 this person) should be corrected to '我选择这个人' (I choose this person).
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Grammar Patterns of 淘汰
淘汰 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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10名参赛者中有4名被____或自行退出了。
Of the 10 starters, four were eliminated or retired.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 淘汰
You can use 淘汰 in contexts involving competition, such as sports tournaments or job selections, where weaker candidates are eliminated.
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