抵消 (dǐ xiāo): Offset / Counteract (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

I ate candy, then brushed my teeth, and the sweetness of the candy was offset.

The money he earned from hard work was partially offset by unexpected expenses.

His kind gesture did not counteract the harm caused earlier.

Through energy saving and emission reduction, we strive to offset the carbon footprint in the production process.

Although the new policy brought some benefits, its negative impacts almost offset these advantages.

The refreshing effect of this cup of coffee is almost completely counteracted by last night's insomnia.