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除
chú
Description
"除"这个字有几个意思，可以表示去掉东西，也可以在数学里表示分开。
The character "除" has several meanings; it can mean to remove something or to divide in mathematics.
它常常和别的字一起用，比如"除了"和"除法"。
It is often used with other characters, such as in "除了" and "除法".
Meanings
除了chúle
except; besides; apart from
除了他，大家都来了。
Everyone came except him.
除chú
to remove; to get rid of
我们要除掉这些坏东西。
We need to get rid of these bad things.
除chú
to divide (in math)
六除以二等于三。
Six divided by two equals three.
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Notes
- Nuance
"除了" can mean either "except" or "in addition to" depending on context.
- Etymology
originally meant to remove or clear away; math sense developed later.
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