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排斥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
排斥páichìto rejectHSK 7, v, rank #7714, Hard
排斥páichìto excludeHSK 7, v, rank #7714, Hard
排斥páichìto eliminateHSK 7, v, rank #7714, Hard
排斥páichìto removeHSK 7, v, rank #7714, Hard
排斥páichìto repelHSK 7, v, rank #7714, Hard
páichì(pai2chi4) T2
  1. 1to reject
  2. 2to exclude
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March 24, 2026
排斥páichì(pai2chi4)

排斥 (pái chì) refers to the act of rejecting, excluding, or eliminating something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as social situations where a person is ostracized, or in scientific terms like the rejection of a transplant. The nuance of this word often implies a forceful or negative action against the subject being excluded.

Frequency#7714DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 排斥 can often relate to social harmony, where individuals or groups may be excluded to maintain a peaceful environment. This reflects the value placed on group cohesion over individual expression.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of friends (排) standing in a line, but one person (斥) is pushing against them, trying to break through. The visual of this pushing away connects with the meaning of rejecting or excluding. The 'pái' sounds like 'pie,' which you might 'reject' if it's not your favorite flavor.

Meanings of 排斥

páichì(pai2chi4)
1to reject
2to exclude
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About 排斥

排斥Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#7714Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 排斥

Quick Contrast

排除 (páichú) - use 排斥 when emphasizing a forceful rejection or negative exclusion, while 排除 implies simply eliminating or excluding without the same negative connotation.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a group of friends (排) standing in a line, but one person (斥) is pushing against them, trying to break through. The visual of this pushing away connects with the meaning of rejecting or excluding. The 'pái' sounds like 'pie,' which you might 'reject' if it's not your favorite flavor.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 排斥 with similar terms like 拒绝 (jùjué), which means to refuse. 排斥 has a stronger connotation of forceful exclusion. This term is more formal; in casual conversations, you might use 赶走 (gǎnzǒu) which means to drive away instead.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 排斥 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to social dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Focus on how it can be used in both emotional and scientific contexts, as this dual usage enriches understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 排斥 can often relate to social harmony, where individuals or groups may be excluded to maintain a peaceful environment. This reflects the value placed on group cohesion over individual expression.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 排斥 in casual contexts where a less forceful term is appropriate, such as saying '我排斥他' (Wǒ pái chì tā), which sounds too harsh for a simple disagreement. Instead, use '我不同意他' (Wǒ bù tóngyì tā), meaning 'I disagree with him.'

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Component Characters

排páia row
HSK 411 strokes扌
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斥chìto blame
5 strokes斤
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Grammar Patterns of 排斥

排斥 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 5 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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谈到烹饪，法国人会颇为得意并且极端____外国菜。

The French are proud and highly xenophobic when it comes to cooking.

Example Sentences for 排斥 (4)

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谈到烹饪，法国人会颇为得意并且极端排斥外国菜。

tán dào pēng rèn， ， fǎ guó rén huì pō wéi dé yì bìng qiě jí duān pái chì wài guó。

The French are proud and highly xenophobic when it comes to cooking.
2
病人的免疫系统会对移植器官产生异质排斥反应。

bìng rén de miǎn yì xì tǒng huì duì yí zhí qì guān chǎn shēng yì zhì pái chì fǎn yīng。

The patient'simmune system would reject the transplanted organ as a foreign object.
3
一些特定的工作事实上将非白种人排斥在外。

yī xiē tè dìng de gōng zuò shì shí shàng jiāng fēi bái zhǒng rén pái chì zài wài。

Non-white people are effectively excluded from certain jobs.
4
排斥现象除担子菌外也曾由其它真菌证实过.

pái chì xiàn xiàng chú dān zǐ jūn wài yě zēng yóu qí tā zhēn jūn zhèng shí guò.

Aversion phenomena are shown by fungi other than basidiomycetes.

Cultural Notes for 排斥

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, 排斥 can often relate to social harmony, where individuals or groups may be excluded to maintain a peaceful environment. This reflects the value placed on group cohesion over individual expression.

Frequently Asked Questions about 排斥

You can say '他被同学们排斥' (Tā bèi tóngxuémen pái chì), meaning 'He was excluded by his classmates.'