géchú

革除

Word · Verb

eradicate; abolish; expel; dismiss from office

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

verb

to eradicate; to abolish; to eliminate; to get rid of

formal

Used for removing bad habits, outdated customs, or negative practices. Often appears in formal or official contexts.

Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
gé革
chú除
zhè这
xiē些
lòu陋
xí习
 。

We must eradicate these bad habits.

Gǎi改
gé革
de的
mù目
dì的
jiù就
shì是
yào要
gé革
chú除
jiù旧
bì弊
 。

The purpose of reform is to abolish old malpractices.

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Chè彻
dǐ底
gé革
chú除
làng浪
fèi费
xiàn现
xiàng象
 。

Completely eliminate the phenomenon of waste.

2.

verb

to expel; to dismiss from office; to remove from a position; to discharge

formal

Specifically refers to removing someone from public office, employment, or an organization. Often used in administrative or legal contexts.

Tā他
yīn因
tān贪
wū污
bèi被
gé革
chú除
le了
gōng公
zhí职
 。

He was dismissed from public office due to corruption.

Zhè这
míng名
shì士
bīng兵
yīn因
wéi违
fǎn反
jūn军
guī规
ér而
bèi被
gé革
chú除
 。

This soldier was expelled for violating military regulations.

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Gé革
chú除
zhí职
wù务
yì意
wèi味
zhe着
tā他
shī失
qù去
le了
gōng工
zuò作
 。

Being removed from his position meant he lost his job.