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Expressing exemption or relief with 免除 (miǎnchú)
Obligation & Necessity
Permission & Ability
Structure
免除 + Noun (obligation/fee)
Explanation
免除 (miǎnchú) means "to exempt," "to relieve," or "to waive" and refers to removing an obligation, burden, or requirement. It is a formal term commonly used in legal, financial, and policy contexts. For example, 免除小费 means "to waive the tip" and 免除责任 means "to relieve of responsibility."
Examples
公司决定免除他剩余的贷款。
gōngsī juédìng miǎnchú tā shèngyú de dàikuǎn.
The company decided to waive his remaining loan.
新政策免除了低收入家庭的学费。
xīn zhèngcè miǎnchú le dī shōurù jiātíng de xuéfèi.
The new policy waived tuition fees for low-income families.
法官免除了被告的部分赔偿责任。
fǎguān miǎnchú le bèigào de bùfen péicháng zérèn.
The judge waived part of the defendant's compensation liability.