消除

xiāochú

verb HSK 5 #4,438

Meanings

To make something disappear and remove it — complete elimination.

我们要消除误解。

Wǒmen yào xiāochú wùjiě.

We need to eliminate misunderstandings.

这种药可以消除疼痛。

Zhèzhǒng yào kěyǐ xiāochú téngtòng.

This medicine can eliminate pain.

消除贫困是全球的目标。

Xiāochú pínkùn shì quánqiú de mùbiāo.

Eliminating poverty is a global goal.

他的话消除了我的顾虑。

Tā dehuà xiāochú le wǒ de gùlǜ.

His words dispelled my concerns.

usage

消除 is used for abstract things: 消除误解 (misunderstandings), 消除紧张 (tension), 消除隐患 (hidden dangers). For physical removal, use 去除 or 清除.

消 xiāo

除 chú