扫除

sǎo chú

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to sweep
2. to clean with a brush
3. to sweep away (often fig.)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 清除 qīng chú 清除 qīng chú to clear away to eliminate abstract obstacles or pollutants: to clear away
• 擦拭 cā shì 擦拭 cā shì to wipe clean to wipe or clean a surface: to wipe clean

Synonyms

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• 打扫 dǎ sǎo 打扫 dǎ sǎo to clean general cleaning tasks: to clean

Usage notes

Collocations

扫除 is often used in metaphorical phrases like 扫除障碍 (sweep away obstacles) rather than for simple house cleaning.

Example Sentences

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我们需要 扫除 这些障碍。

We need to sweep away these obstacles.

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Words Containing 扫除

• 扫除天下 扫除天下 sǎo chú tiān xià: to sweep away evil
• 扫除机 扫除机 sǎo chú jī: mechanical sweeper

Child Words of 扫除

• 扫 扫 sǎo: to sweep
• 扫 扫 sào: broom
• 除 除 chú: to get rid of