Meanings of 杜绝
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防止 (fángzhǐ) - use 杜绝 when emphasizing complete elimination rather than just prevention.
杜绝 is usually used in serious or formal discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 杜绝犯罪 (to eliminate crime) and 杜绝浪费 (to put an end to waste). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing the tones may lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK 6 word, 杜绝 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to social issues and governance. Students should focus on using it in longer sentences to express complex ideas about prevention and eradication.
Learners often confuse 杜绝 with 除去 (to remove), thinking they can be used interchangeably. However, 杜绝 implies a stronger, more definitive action to completely eliminate something, while 除去 simply means to take something away.
Pronunciation of 杜绝
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How to say to put an end to in Chinese
“to put an end to” in Chinese is杜绝
杜绝 (du4 jue2) means to completely eliminate or put an end to something undesirable or harmful. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as discussions about policies, social issues, or organizational practices, to emphasize the necessity of eradicating negative behaviors or practices.
When to use 杜绝
杜绝 is usually used in serious or formal discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 杜绝犯罪 (to eliminate crime) and 杜绝浪费 (to put an end to waste). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing the tones may lead to misunderstandings.
杜绝 or something close to it
防止 (fángzhǐ) - use 杜绝 when emphasizing complete elimination rather than just prevention.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 杜绝 with 除去 (to remove), thinking they can be used interchangeably. However, 杜绝 implies a stronger, more definitive action to completely eliminate something, while 除去 simply means to take something away.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 杜绝
Some synonyms include 消除 (eliminate) and 根除 (eradicate), but 杜绝 emphasizes a more definitive end to negative behaviors.
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