Meanings of 删除
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AI Study Notes for 删除
删除 (shānchú) vs 取消 (qǔxiāo) — use 删除 when emphasizing permanent removal, while 取消 is more about canceling an action without implying deletion.
Think of a computer screen where you press a big red 'delete' button to remove unwanted files. The character 删除 combines '去' (go away) with '除' (remove), visually representing things being taken away, helping you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 删除; it has a first tone on '删' and a second tone on '除.' This word is informal and commonly used in everyday conversations about technology. It is often collocated with terms like '文件' (file) or '订单' (order).
As an HSK 5 word, 删除 connects with other tech-related vocabulary, such as '保存' (to save) and '上传' (to upload). Focus on using it in sentences about digital tasks to strengthen your understanding and recall.
In Chinese digital life, the act of 删除 is often associated with the importance of data management, reflecting a societal emphasis on organization and efficiency, especially in business environments.
Learners often confuse 删除 with '移除' (yí chú), which also means 'to remove' but is used in more physical contexts. A common mistake is saying '我删除了它' (I deleted it) when it should specify the context, like '我删除了文件' (I deleted the file).
Pronunciation of 删除
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Grammar Patterns of 删除
删除 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 2 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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这本书因含有需要____的问题章节而被撤回。
The book was withdrawn for the offending passages to be deleted.
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Cultural Notes for 删除
In Chinese digital life, the act of 删除 is often associated with the importance of data management, reflecting a societal emphasis on organization and efficiency, especially in business environments.
Frequently Asked Questions about 删除
You can say '我想删除这个文件' (I want to delete this file).