trừ căn
Definition
- 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.)