破除 pòchú to eliminate
to eliminate; to do away with; to get rid of
How to remember 破除: 破 broken + 除 remove = to eliminate.
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How it is used
- To do away with / abolish something bad, especially outdated ideas - 破除迷信 (pòchú míxìn) to eradicate superstition; 破除陈规 (pòchú chénguī) to break with old rules.
- Targets abstract, negative things (superstitions, taboos, bad customs). Contrast 消除 (eliminate, broader), which can target neutral things like doubts or fatigue.