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    Expressing 'to eliminate' with 消除 (xiāochú)

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    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    消除 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 消除 (xiāochú) means "to eliminate," "to remove," or "to dispel." It is used for abstract things like threats, misunderstandings, or harmful substances. For example, 消除破坏臭氧层的化学物质 means "to eliminate chemicals that damage the ozone layer."

    Examples

    • 我们要努力消除社会上的不平等现象。

      Wǒmen yào nǔlì xiāochú shèhuì shàng de bù píngděng xiànxiàng.

      We must work hard to eliminate inequality in society.

    • 这种药能有效消除疲劳。

      Zhè zhǒng yào néng yǒuxiào xiāochú píláo.

      This medicine can effectively eliminate fatigue.

    • 双方通过沟通消除了误解。

      Shuāngfāng tōngguò gōutōng xiāochú le wùjiě.

      Both sides eliminated the misunderstanding through communication.

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