撤回

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The verb 撤回 (chèhuí) means "to withdraw" or "to retract" something that was previously stated, submitted, or issued. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as withdrawing statements, applications, or official documents.

Common Contexts

  • Retracting a statement or comment
  • Withdrawing an application or request
  • Cancelling a previously sent message or post

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

When using 撤回, the action usually implies a formal or official cancellation or retraction. It is more formal than simply saying 取消 (qǔxiāo), which means "to cancel". 撤回 often involves correcting or taking back something that has been publicly or officially made.

Avoid confusing 撤回 with 撤销 (chèxiāo), which also means "to revoke" but is often used in legal or administrative contexts for invalidating decisions or orders.

Example Sentences

He decided to withdraw his previous statement.

Please withdraw your application within five minutes.

He withdrew that Weibo post because of incorrect information.