Definition

1. Verb:
   • To eradicate / to root out / to eliminate at the source: This is the primary meaning of "trừ căn." It describes the action of completely removing or destroying something, especially a problem, disease, or negative condition, by addressing its fundamental cause or origin so it cannot return.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mục tiêu của chương trình là trừ căn bệnh sốt rét trong vùng. (The program's goal is to eradicate malaria in the region.)
  • Chính sách mới nhằm trừ căn nạn tham nhũng. (The new policy aims to root out corruption.)
  • Phải trừ căn tận gốc thói quen xấu này. (We must eliminate this bad habit at the source.)

Advanced Usage

• "trừ căn, tận gốc": This is a common reinforcing phrase meaning "to eradicate completely and down to the root."
  • Chiến dịch phun thuốc để diệt muỗi trừ căn, tận gốc. (The spraying campaign is to kill mosquitoes completely, down to the root.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trừ bỏ (v): to eliminate, to get rid of (can be less absolute than "trừ căn").
• Tiêu diệt (v): to destroy, to exterminate (often used for pests or enemies).
• Thanh toán (v): in this context, means to settle or wipe out (a problem, disease).

Synonyms

• Eradicate: to remove or destroy utterly.
• Root out: to find and remove the cause of a problem.
• Extirpate: to destroy completely, often used in medical or biological contexts.
• Eliminate: to completely remove or get rid of.

Related Idioms

• Trừ hậu hoạ: to eliminate future calamity or trouble (focuses on preventing future consequences).
  • Phải xử lý dứt điểm để trừ hậu hoạ. (It must be dealt with conclusively to eliminate future trouble.)