bài trừ

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Definition

Verb: - To abolish, to eradicate, to eliminate: "bài trừ" refers to the act of actively and completely removing, getting rid of, or putting an end to something considered negative, harmful, or undesirable. It implies a deliberate effort to eliminate the root or existence of that thing.

Usage

"Bài trừ" is used to describe actions aimed at completely removing social evils, bad habits, or harmful phenomena. It is a formal and strong term, often used in social, political, or moral contexts. - It is typically followed by the object (the negative thing) that needs to be eradicated. - Common collocations include social issues, superstitions, corruption, and bad customs.

Usage Examples

• (The government is making efforts to eradicate corruption.)
• (A campaign to eliminate social evils has been launched.)
• (We need to abolish the habit of littering.)

Advanced Usage

• "bài trừ tận gốc": to eradicate root and branch; to eliminate completely and thoroughly.
  • Mục tiêu là bài trừ tận gốc căn bệnh này khỏi cộng đồng. (The goal is to eradicate this disease root and branch from the community.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trừ bỏ (verb): to remove, to get rid of. (Less forceful than "bài trừ").
• Xóa bỏ (verb): to abolish, to wipe out. (Similar in strength, often used for systems, regulations).
• Loại trừ (verb): to exclude, to eliminate (e.g., from a list, a possibility).

Synonyms

• Xóa sổ: to wipe out, to obliterate.
• Tiêu diệt: to destroy, to exterminate. (Often used for living things, more extreme).
• Thanh toán: to liquidate, to settle. (Can mean "to eradicate" in a militant context).

Related Phrases (Collocations)

• Bài trừ hủ tục: to abolish outdated/unsound customs.
• Bài trừ mê tín dị đoan: to abolish superstitions.
• Bài trừ tham nhũng: to eradicate corruption.
• Bài trừ tệ nạn: to eliminate social evils.

Học thuật

verb

1. To abolish, to eradicate
   • bài trừ hủ tục
     to abolish unsound customs
   • bài trừ mê tín
     to abolish superstitions
   • những cố gắng nhằm bài trừ tận gốc nạn mại dâm
     attempts to eradicate prostitution