屏除 (bǐngchú) is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to eliminate' or 'to remove'—especially something undesirable, harmful, or unnecessary. The first character 屏 (bǐng) means 'to suppress', 'to hold back', or 'to shut out', while 除 (chú) means 'to remove', 'to get rid of', or 'to abolish'. Together, they emphasize deliberate, often effortful elimination—like removing obstacles, distractions, or unhealthy habits. It’s commonly used in written Chinese, official documents, health advisories, and academic contexts, but rarely in casual speech.

This word carries a sense of intentionality and finality: it implies not just physical removal, but also mental or systemic exclusion—such as屏除杂念 ('eliminate distracting thoughts') or屏除污染源 ('remove pollution sources'). Because of its formal register, learners should avoid using it in everyday conversation where simpler verbs like 去掉 (qùdiào), 删除 (shānchú), or 清除 (qīngchú) would be more natural and appropriate.