勶 (chè) - To remove & to eliminate

勶Tone 4

chè ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

勶 · chè

To remove;

to eliminate;

to discharge;

to penetrate through;

to leak out.

To removeto eliminateto discharge

Usage highlights

Remove from officePenetrate throughLeak outEliminate obstaclesDischarge dutiesDrain water

Synonyms

  • 除— to remove, eliminate
  • 撤— to remove, withdraw
  • 透— to penetrate, pass through
  • 泄— to leak, discharge

Antonyms

  • 任— to appoint, commission
  • 封— to seal, close
  • 堵— to block, stop up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government decided to remove corrupt officials (勶职).
  • Water penetrated through the dam (水勶堤).
  • He was discharged from his duties (被勶职).
  • The secret leaked out (秘密勶露).

Collocations

  • Remove from office(勶职)
  • Penetrate through(勶透)
  • Leak out(勶露)
  • Eliminate obstacles(勶除障碍)
  • Discharge duties(勶职)
  • Drain water(勶水)

Idioms

  • To thoroughly eliminate(勶底清除)
  • To penetrate completely(勶底贯穿)
  • To remove completely(勶底革除)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • The character combines the radical for 'strength/power' (力) with components suggesting movement or penetration.
  • Historically used in administrative contexts for removal from office or elimination of problems.

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