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排除 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
排除páichúto eliminateHSK 6, v, rank #3385, Hard
排除páichúto removeHSK 6, v, rank #3385, Hard
排除páichúto excludeHSK 6, v, rank #3385, Hard
排除páichúto rule outHSK 6, v, rank #3385, Hard
páichú(pai2chu2) T2
  1. 1to eliminate
  2. 2to remove
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March 24, 2026
排除páichú(pai2chu2)

排除 (pái chú) means to eliminate, remove, or exclude something from consideration. It is commonly used in contexts such as decision-making, problem-solving, and discussions where certain options or possibilities are being ruled out. The nuance suggests a deliberate and systematic approach to narrowing down choices.

Frequency#3385DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

排除 is frequently used in Chinese business and academic settings, where systematic analysis is valued. Understanding how to effectively eliminate options is crucial in Chinese decision-making processes, reflecting a preference for clear, logical outcomes.

Memory Tip

Think of 排 (pái) as 'to arrange' and 除 (chú) as 'to remove'—imagine arranging a cluttered room and removing unnecessary items. The sound 'pái' can also remind you of 'pie,' as in cutting a pie to exclude certain slices from being eaten.

Meanings of 排除

páichú(pai2chu2)
1to eliminate
2to remove
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About 排除

排除Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3385Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 排除

Quick Contrast

排除 (pái chú) vs 剔除 (tī chú) — use 排除 when emphasizing the systematic exclusion from consideration, while 剔除 focuses more on physically removing or cutting out something.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 排 (pái) as 'to arrange' and 除 (chú) as 'to remove'—imagine arranging a cluttered room and removing unnecessary items. The sound 'pái' can also remind you of 'pie,' as in cutting a pie to exclude certain slices from being eaten.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 排除 with similar terms like 排放 (pái fàng, 'to discharge'). It's important to use 排除 in contexts that involve exclusion rather than simple removal. This term is more formal and often used in academic or professional settings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 排除 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to critical thinking and analysis. Students should focus on its usage in conjunction with other verbs like 包括 (bāo kuò, 'to include') to understand contrasting ideas.

Cultural Note

排除 is frequently used in Chinese business and academic settings, where systematic analysis is valued. Understanding how to effectively eliminate options is crucial in Chinese decision-making processes, reflecting a preference for clear, logical outcomes.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is to confuse 排除 with 排斥 (pái chì, 'to repel'), which has a different meaning. For example, saying '我排除了这个问题' (I repelled this problem) would be incorrect; it should be '我排除了这个选项' (I eliminated this option).

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Component Characters

排páia row
HSK 411 strokes扌
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除chúto get rid of
HSK 69 strokes阝
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Grammar Patterns of 排除

排除 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 4 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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她声称在晋升时自己被一次又一次地____在外。

She claimed she was repeatedly passed over for promotion.

Example Sentences for 排除 (10)

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她声称在晋升时自己被一次又一次地排除在外。

tā shēng chēng zài jìn shēng shí zì jǐ bèi yī cì yòu yī cì dì pái chú zài wài。

She claimed she was repeatedly passed over for promotion.
2
她排除极大困难，最终在晚年成为了一名修女。

tā pái chú jí dà kùn nán， ， zuì zhōng zài wǎn nián chéng wéi le yī míng xiū。

Finally, late in life and against considerable odds, she became a nun.
3
有人会质疑把她排除在队伍之外是否明智。

yǒu rén huì zhì yí bǎ tā pái chú zài duì wǔ zhī wài shì fǒu míng zhì。

Some would question the wisdom of leaving her out of the team.
4
她拒不听他说话，并以此有效地将他排除在外。

tā jù bù tīng tā shuō huà， ， bìng yǐ cǐ yǒu xiào dì jiāng tā pái chú zài。

She had effectively shut him out by refusing to listen.
5
有限单元法不能排除变分法.

yǒu xiàn dān yuán fǎ bù néng pái chú biàn fēn fǎ.

The finite element method does not exhaust the possibilities for variational methods.
6
我们可以在预测中把彻底失败的可能性排除在外.

wǒ mén kě yǐ zài yù cè zhōng bǎ chè dǐ shī bài de kě néng xìng pái chú zài wài.

We can exclude the possibility of total loss from our calculations.
7
你确实不能那样轻易地把他排除在外.

nǐ què shí bù néng nà yàng qīng yì dì bǎ tā pái chú zài wài.

You really can't shut him out so easily.
8
专家排除了这幅画是赝品的说法。

zhuān jiā pái chú le zhè fú huà shì yàn pǐn de shuō fǎ。

Experts are dismissing claims that the painting is a forgery.
9
一些明显不合适，可以马上排除。另一些则勉强合格。

yī xiē míng xiǎn bù hé shì， ， kě yǐ mǎ shàng pái。 chú 。 lìng yī xiē zé miǎn qiáng。

Some were obviously unsuitable and could be ruled out at once. Others were borderline cases.
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这些风味有助于排除鱼腥的回味和鱼油中潜在的不良气味.

zhè xiē fēng wèi yǒu zhù yú pái chú yú xīng de huí wèi hé yú yóu zhōng qián zài de bù liáng qì wèi.

These flavors help eliminate that fishy aftertaste and the potential for bad breath from fish oils.

Cultural Notes for 排除

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排除 is frequently used in Chinese business and academic settings, where systematic analysis is valued. Understanding how to effectively eliminate options is crucial in Chinese decision-making processes, reflecting a preference for clear, logical outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions about 排除

Synonyms include 取消 (qǔ xiāo, 'to cancel') and 剔除 (tī chú, 'to eliminate').