eliminate; remove; eradicate
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to wash away; to eliminate; to eradicate; to clear away
formalFormal or literary register. Often used for abstract concepts such as old customs, bad habits, or stains. Implies thorough cleansing or removal.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
dí涤
chú除
jiù旧
shè社
huì会
de的
lòu陋
xí习
。
We must eliminate the bad habits of the old society.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
qīng清
jié洁
jì剂
néng能
dí涤
chú除
wán顽
gù固
de的
wū污
gòu垢
。
This cleaner can remove stubborn stains.
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Zhǐ只
yǒu有
dí涤
chú除
sī私
xīn心
zá杂
niàn念
，
cái才
néng能
zhuān专
xīn心
xué学
xí习
。
Only by eliminating selfish thoughts can one concentrate on studying.