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破除

pò chú

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to eliminate
  • to do away with
  • to get rid of

Definition

除去;去掉(多指抽象的事物,如迷信、旧观念、旧习惯等)。

to break with; to get rid of (something abstract such as superstition, old ideas, old habits etc.).

Usage

常用于指废除、打破某种思想、传统、制度等,通常带有积极或进步的含义。

Used to indicate abolishing or breaking down certain thoughts, traditions, systems, etc., often with a positive or progressive connotation.

Examples

  • 1 我们要破除迷信,相信科学。 (We must break with superstition and believe in science.)
  • 2 政府决定破除旧有的规章制度,推行改革。 (The government decided to break down old rules and regulations and promote reform.)
  • 3 他努力破除自己内心的恐惧,勇敢面对挑战。 (He tried to get rid of his inner fears and face challenges bravely.)
  • 4 为了促进平等,必须破除性别歧视的观念。 (To promote equality, we must break the concept of gender discrimination.)
  • 5 这个新政策旨在破除行业垄断,鼓励竞争。 (This new policy aims to break industry monopolies and encourage competition.)

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