Definition
拆迁 (chāi qiān) specifically refers to the process of demolishing buildings and relocating the residents, typically as part of government-led urban renewal or development. Unlike 拆 or 拆除 (which only mean 'demolish/tear down') and 迁 or 搬迁 (which only mean 'move/relocate'), 拆迁 covers both actions as a single, planned event.
verb
to demolish (buildings) and relocate (residents)as part of urban renewal or development
Examples
- 拆迁。Zhège lǎo xiǎoqū zhōngyú yào chāi qiān le.This old residential area is finally going to be demolished and relocated.
- 拆迁。Zhèngfǔ gěi chāi qiān jūmín tígōng le xīn de zhùfáng.The government provided new housing for the residents affected by demolition and relocation.
- 拆迁。chāi qiān jìhuà yǐnqǐ le jūmín de guǎngfàn tǎolùn.The plan sparked widespread discussion among residents.
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