撤 (chè) - To withdraw, remove, evacuate, or dismantle & to revoke or cancel.

撤Tone 4

chè ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

撤 · chè

To withdraw, remove, evacuate, or dismantle;

to revoke or cancel.

To withdraw, remove, evacuate, or dismantleto revoke or cancel.

Usage highlights

Withdraw troopsRemove from officeEvacuate an areaCancel an orderDismantle equipmentRevoke a license

Synonyms

  • 退— to retreat, withdraw
  • 收— to retract, take back
  • 取消— to cancel

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The troops withdrew from the area (撤军).
  • Please remove the dishes from the table (撤走餐具).
  • The company revoked the decision (撤销决定).
  • They evacuated the citizens (撤离市民).

Collocations

  • Withdraw troops(撤军)
  • Remove from office(撤职)
  • Evacuate an area(撤离)
  • Cancel an order(撤单)
  • Dismantle equipment(撤除设备)
  • Revoke a license(撤销执照)

Idioms

  • To withdraw after having made a achievement(功成身撤)
  • To retreat to advance another day(撤步抽身)
  • To beat a retreat(撤旗息鼓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in military and administrative contexts to denote strategic retreat or official revocation.
  • Implies a deliberate, organized action rather than a disorderly flight.
  • Can carry connotations of strategic wisdom when used in certain idioms.

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