Definition
肃清 is a formal verb meaning 'to eliminate, root out, or purge' — used for removing undesirable elements, influences, or remnants from a system, organization, or area. It carries a strong, often political or military tone (e.g., 肃清残敌 'mop up remaining enemies', 肃清流毒 'eradicate pernicious influence'). The 'cold and solemn' or 'calm' senses from the raw gloss are archaic or literary and not relevant for modern HSK-level usage; this row focuses on the elimination/purge sense.
r.v.
to eliminateroot outpurge (undesirable elements, influences, or remnants)
Examples
- 肃清。Zhèngfǔ juéxīn sù qīng fǔbài xiànxiàng.The government is determined to eliminate corruption.
- 肃清。Jūnduì huā le sān gè yuè sù qīng cán dí.The army spent three months mopping up remaining enemies.
- 肃清。Wǒmen bìxū sù qīng zhèxiē bùliáng fēngqì.We must eradicate these unhealthy trends.
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