‘删去’ is a transitive verb meaning ‘to delete’ or ‘to remove’, typically referring to eliminating text, data, files, or unwanted content from a document, digital interface, or list. The first character 删 (shān) means ‘to delete’ or ‘to strike out’, while 去 (qù) adds directional or completive force—literally ‘to go away’, reinforcing the idea of removal and finality. Together, they form a compound emphasizing deliberate, often intentional, elimination.

This term is slightly more formal than common alternatives like 删除 (shān chú) and is frequently used in written instructions, editorial contexts, official documents, and software interfaces (e.g., ‘请删去重复内容’). It’s not used for physical objects unless metaphorically (e.g., removing an item from a list), nor for living beings—never used for animals or people. It commonly follows modal verbs (e.g., 应该删去, 可以删去) or appears in imperative constructions.