Definition
撤 (chè) is a general verb meaning 'to remove, withdraw, or recall' — it often combines with other verbs to specify the action (e.g., 撤回 'recall', 撤离 'evacuate'). 撤回 specifically means to recall something sent, 撤离 means to withdraw from a place, and 撤销 means to revoke an order or decision. Use 撤 alone for a broad sense of removal or withdrawal.
verb
to removeto take awayto withdrawto recall
Easily confused
- 车chēsound-alikecar; vehicle
- 扯chěsound-aliketo pull, to tug
Examples
- 。Zhèngfǔ juédìng cóng zāiqū chè zǒu suǒyǒu jiùyuán rényuán.The government decided to withdraw all rescue personnel from the disaster area.
- 。Gōngsī yīnwèi kuīsǔn ér chè huí le tóuzī.The company withdrew its investment due to losses.
- 撤。Tā yīn gōngzuò shīwù bèi chè le zhí.He was removed from his position due to a work mistake.
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