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杜绝 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
杜绝dùjuéto put an end toHSK 7, nr, 16 strokes, rank #30340, Very Hard
dùjué(du4jue2)du jue T4
  1. 1to put an end to
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March 24, 2026

杜绝(杜絕)dùjué(du4jue2)

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.

Strokes16Frequency#30340DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 杜绝 is often associated with social harmony and the collective responsibility to eliminate negative influences, reflecting a strong societal emphasis on community well-being.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tree (杜) that grows in an area (绝) where bad habits are rooted. To 'cut down' the tree means to eliminate the bad habits completely. The sound 'du' rhymes with 'do,' like 'do away with,' and 'jue' sounds like 'jewels,' which are precious and should not be tarnished by negativity.

Meanings of 杜绝

dùjué(du4jue2)
1to put an end to
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About 杜绝

杜绝Simplified
杜絕Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#30340Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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防止 (fángzhǐ) - use 杜绝 when emphasizing complete elimination rather than just prevention.

Usage Notes

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.

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Component Characters

杜dùbirchleaf pear (tree)
7 strokes木
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绝juéto cut short
HSK 79 strokes纟
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How to say to put an end to in Chinese

“to put an end to” in Chinese is杜绝dùjué

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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