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Expressing breaking or dispelling with 破除 (pòchú)
Structure
破除 + Object
Explanation
破除 (pòchú) means "to break" or "to dispel" and is used when eliminating superstitions, curses, misconceptions, or negative influences. It implies actively removing something harmful or false that has been in place.
Examples
我们要破除旧的观念，接受新思想。
Wǒmen yào pòchú jiù de guānniàn, jiēshòu xīn sīxiǎng.
We must break down old ideas and embrace new thinking.
只有科学才能破除迷信。
Zhǐyǒu kēxué cái néng pòchú míxìn.
Only science can dispel superstition.
勇士最终破除了巫师的诅咒。
Yǒngshì zuìzhōng pòchú le wūshī de zǔzhòu.
The warrior finally broke the wizard's curse.
我们要破除旧的观念，接受新思想。
wǒmen yào pòchú jiù de guānniàn, jiēshòu xīn sīxiǎng.
We must break down old notions and embrace new ideas.
只有科学才能破除迷信。
zhǐyǒu kēxué cáinéng pòchú míxìn.
Only science can dispel superstition.
勇士最终破除了巫师的诅咒。
yǒngshì zuìzhōng pòchú le wūshī de zǔzhòu.
The warrior ultimately broke the wizard's curse.