Definition
祛 is a bound form (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a verb but appears in compound verbs meaning 'to dispel, remove, or eliminate' something undesirable, typically in medical or cosmetic contexts. Common compounds include 祛除 (to get rid of), 祛斑 (to remove spots), and 祛湿 (to dispel dampness in traditional Chinese medicine).
b.f.
(bound form) to dispelto remove (used in verb compounds related to eliminating something undesirable)
Examples
- 祛。Zhège yào kěyǐ qū shī.This medicine can dispel dampness.
- 祛。Tā yòng le hěn duō hùfūpǐn lái qū bān.She used many skincare products to remove spots.
- 祛。Wǒmen xūyào qū chú yīqiè bùliáng xíguàn.We need to get rid of all bad habits.
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