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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
消除xiāochúto eliminateHSK 6, v, rank #4438, Hard
消除xiāochúto removeHSK 6, v, rank #4438, Hard
xiāochú(xiao1chu2) T1
  1. 1to eliminate
  2. 2to remove
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March 24, 2026
消除xiāochú(xiao1chu2)

消除 (xiāo chú) means to eliminate or remove something undesirable, such as a problem, obstacle, or negative feeling. It is commonly used in contexts like problem-solving, emotional well-being, and physical cleansing, indicating a thorough process of getting rid of something.

Frequency#4438DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 消除 is often associated with maintaining harmony and balance. For example, in traditional practices like feng shui, eliminating negative energy from a space is seen as essential for well-being.

Memory Tip

Think of 消 (xiāo) as 'to disappear' and 除 (chú) as 'to remove'. Imagine a magician (消) making a problem vanish (除) from existence, leaving behind a clear path. This visual aids in remembering both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 消除

xiāochú(xiao1chu2)
1to eliminate
2to remove
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About 消除

消除Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#4438Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 消除

Quick Contrast

消灭 (xiāomiè) vs 消除 (xiāochú): use 消灭 when referring to completely exterminating or destroying something, while 消除 focuses on removing or alleviating undesirable elements.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 消 (xiāo) as 'to disappear' and 除 (chú) as 'to remove'. Imagine a magician (消) making a problem vanish (除) from existence, leaving behind a clear path. This visual aids in remembering both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 消除 in both formal and informal contexts; it generally fits better in formal discussions, especially in academic or professional settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar verbs like 去除 (qùchú), which means 'to remove' but is often more physical in application.

HSK Study Tips

As a Level 6 word, 消除 connects with other advanced verbs related to change and transformation, such as 改变 (gǎibiàn, to change) and 解决 (jiějué, to solve). Focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced ideas about eliminating issues.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 消除 is often associated with maintaining harmony and balance. For example, in traditional practices like feng shui, eliminating negative energy from a space is seen as essential for well-being.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 消除 with 解除 (jiěchú), which means 'to lift' or 'to remove restrictions'. For example, saying '消除限制' (xiāo chú xiànzhì) instead of '解除限制' (jiěchú xiànzhì) is incorrect when referring to lifting restrictions.

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Component Characters

消xiāoto disappear
HSK 710 strokes氵
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除chúto get rid of
HSK 69 strokes阝
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Grammar Patterns of 消除

消除 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

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亚裔英国人发起了一项呼吁____种族歧视的运动。

British Asians have begun a campaign calling for an end to discrimination.

Example Sentences for 消除 (10)

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亚裔英国人发起了一项呼吁消除种族歧视的运动。

yà yì yīng guó rén fā qǐ le yī xiàng hū xū xiāo chú zhǒng zú qí shì de yùn dòng。

British Asians have begun a campaign calling for an end to discrimination.
2
我们的治疗师会教你如何消除心中的忧虑。

wǒ mén de zhì liáo shī huì jiào nǐ rú hé xiāo chú xīn zhōng de yōu lǜ。

Our therapists will show you how to clear your mind of worries.
3
风险不可能完全消除，但可以通过防范和培训来降低。

fēng xiǎn bù kě néng wán quán xiāo chú， ， dàn kě yǐ tōng guò fáng fàn hé péi xùn lái jiàng。

You could never eliminate risk, but preparation and training could attenuate it.
4
他读了那封信以后, 就消除了心中的疑虑.

tā dú le nà fēng xìn yǐ hòu, , jiù xiāo chú le xīn zhōng de yí.

When he read the letter, his doubts cleared away.
5
你们不要以为魔杖一挥便能消除核武器。

nǐ mén bù yào yǐ wéi mó zhàng yī huī biàn néng xiāo chú hé wǔ qì。

You can't simply wave a wand and get rid of nuclear weapons.
6
这些偏见很难消除。

zhè xiē piān jiàn hěn nán xiāo chú。

Such prejudices die hard.
7
花费数百万元以消除选民的反感.

huā fèi shù bǎi wàn yuán yǐ xiāo chú xuǎn mín de fǎn gǎn.

Millions were spent to hammer away at the sales resistance of voters.
8
这种情形通常多用香波洗洗头即可消除。

zhè zhǒng qíng xíng tōng cháng duō yòng xiāng bō xǐ xǐ tóu jí kě xiāo chú。

This condition usually clears up with regular shampooing.
9
总统正借这两次访问来消除《慕尼黑协定》的阴影。

zǒng tǒng zhèng jiè zhè liǎng cì fǎng wèn lái xiāo chú《 《 mù ní hēi xié》 dìng 》 de。

The President is using the two visits to lay the ghosts of the Munich Agreement.
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离别促进了她想和夏绿蒂重逢的愿望, 也消除了她对柯林斯先生的厌恶.

lí bié cù jìn le tā xiǎng hé xià lǜ dì zhòng féng de yuàn wàng, , yě xiāo chú le tā duì kē lín sī xiān shēng de yàn.

Absence had increased her desire of seeing Charlotte again, and weakened her disgust of Mr. Collins.

Cultural Notes for 消除

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 消除 is often associated with maintaining harmony and balance. For example, in traditional practices like feng shui, eliminating negative energy from a space is seen as essential for well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions about 消除

No, 消除 is typically used for abstract concepts like problems or feelings rather than physical objects.