扫除
sǎo
chú

Definitions

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

Components

  • 扫 sǎo – to sweep
  • 除 chú – to get rid of

Related Words

  • 扫除机 sǎo chú jī – mechanical sweeper
  • 扫除天下 sǎo chú tiān xià – to sweep away evil
  • 大扫除 dà sǎo chú – thorough cleaning

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