Usage of '删'
The character '删' (shān) primarily means 'to delete' or 'to remove'. It is commonly used in digital contexts such as deleting emails, files, or photos, but can also apply to removing text or other items.
Common Collocations
- 删掉 (shān diào): to delete or remove something completely.
- 删除文件 (shānchú wénjiàn): delete a file.
- 删去错误 (shān qù cuòwù): remove errors.
Notes
'删' is often paired with verbs like '掉' to emphasize complete removal. It is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing '删' with '减' (to reduce) or '删改' (to edit by deleting and modifying), which have related but distinct meanings.
Usage of '删'
The character '删' (shān) primarily means 'to delete' or 'to remove'. It is commonly used in digital contexts such as deleting emails, files, or photos, but can also apply to removing text or other items.
Common Collocations
- 删掉 (shān diào): to delete or remove something completely.
- 删除文件 (shānchú wénjiàn): delete a file.
- 删去错误 (shān qù cuòwù): remove errors.
Notes
'删' is often paired with verbs like '掉' to emphasize complete removal. It is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing '删' with '减' (to reduce) or '删改' (to edit by deleting and modifying), which have related but distinct meanings.
Usage of '删'
The character '删' (shān) primarily means 'to delete' or 'to remove'. It is commonly used in digital contexts such as deleting emails, files, or photos, but can also apply to removing text or other items.
Common Collocations
- 删掉 (shān diào): to delete or remove something completely.
- 删除文件 (shānchú wénjiàn): delete a file.
- 删去错误 (shān qù cuòwù): remove errors.
Notes
'删' is often paired with verbs like '掉' to emphasize complete removal. It is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing '删' with '减' (to reduce) or '删改' (to edit by deleting and modifying), which have related but distinct meanings.