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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
剔除tīchúto rejectHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #23176, Very Hard
剔除tīchúto discardHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #23176, Very Hard
剔除tīchúto get rid ofHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #23176, Very Hard
tīchú(ti1chu2)ti chu T1
  1. 1to reject
  2. 2to discard
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March 24, 2026

剔除tīchú(ti1chu2)

The term '剔除' (ti1 chu2) means to reject or discard something, often referring to the act of removing unwanted elements from a group or selection. It is commonly used in contexts such as decision-making, data analysis, or even physical cleaning, where certain items or options are deemed unnecessary or undesirable.

Strokes19Frequency#23176DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In modern Chinese society, the concept of '剔除' is often applied in business and technology, where companies must discard outdated practices or ideas to innovate and stay competitive. This reflects a broader cultural emphasis on efficiency and progress.

Memory tip

Imagine a chef using a knife (剔) to carefully remove unwanted ingredients from a dish, representing the act of exclusion (除) and making the dish perfect. The sound 'ti' can remind you of 'to trim,' linking the action of cutting away with the meaning of rejection.

Meanings of 剔除

tīchú(ti1chu2)
1to reject
2to discard
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剔除Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

剔除 (tīchú) vs 删除 (shānchú) — use 剔除 when emphasizing the removal of specific unwanted items, while 删除 implies a more general deletion without the focus on selectivity.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse '剔除' with '去除' (qu4 chu2), which is more general and means 'to remove.' '剔除' is often used in more formal or technical contexts. Additionally, ensure you're using the correct tones, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While '剔除' may not appear in HSK lists, it relates to higher-level vocabulary involving decision-making and analysis. Students should focus on recognizing the individual characters and their meanings to better understand their usage in practical contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use '剔除' in contexts that require '去除' (qu4 chu2), leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '剔除我的烦恼' (ti1 chu2 wo3 de fan2 nao3) instead of '去除我的烦恼.' Correct usage would be using '去除' for removing feelings.

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Component characters

剔tīpick (as teeth)
10 strokes刂
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除chúto get rid of
HSK 69 strokes阝
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How to say to reject in Chinese

“to reject” in Chinese is剔除tīchú

The term '剔除' (ti1 chu2) means to reject or discard something, often referring to the act of removing unwanted elements from a group or selection. It is commonly used in contexts such as decision-making, data analysis, or even physical cleaning, where certain items or options are deemed unnecessary or undesirable.

When to use 剔除

Be cautious not to confuse '剔除' with '去除' (qu4 chu2), which is more general and means 'to remove.' '剔除' is often used in more formal or technical contexts. Additionally, ensure you're using the correct tones, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings.

剔除 or something close to it

剔除 (tīchú) vs 删除 (shānchú) — use 剔除 when emphasizing the removal of specific unwanted items, while 删除 implies a more general deletion without the focus on selectivity.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use '剔除' in contexts that require '去除' (qu4 chu2), leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '剔除我的烦恼' (ti1 chu2 wo3 de fan2 nao3) instead of '去除我的烦恼.' Correct usage would be using '去除' for removing feelings.

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