Word: 扫除 (sǎochú) Traditional: 掃除 扫除 dictionary entry sǎochú to clean; to eliminate Full dictionary entry for 扫除 Example sentences using 扫除 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 过年前，我们全家都要扫除。 Guò niánqián, wǒmen quánjiā dōu yào sǎochú. Before the New Year, our whole family does a thorough cleaning. 这项政策要扫除贫困。 Zhè xiàng zhèngcè yào sǎochú pínkùn. This policy aims to wipe out poverty.