Meanings of 吊销
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撤销 (chèxiāo) vs 吊销 (diàoxiāo): use 吊销 when emphasizing the formal revocation of a license or permit, while 撤销 is broader and can refer to canceling decisions or actions without the same legal implication.
This term is typically used in formal contexts, so it may not be appropriate for casual conversations. Common collocations include 吊销许可证 (revoke a permit) and 吊销执照 (revoke a license). Be careful with the tones; mixing them up can change the meaning entirely.
While 吊销 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it is important for learners at higher levels, particularly those focusing on business or legal Chinese. Students should focus on understanding the contexts in which this term is used and its synonyms.
Learners often confuse 吊销 with 取消 (cancel), which is less formal. For example, saying '我取消了我的执照' (I canceled my license) is incorrect if the license has been revoked by authorities; it should be '我被吊销了我的执照' (My license was revoked).
Pronunciation of 吊销
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How to say to suspend (an agreement) in Chinese
“to suspend (an agreement)” in Chinese is吊销
吊销 (diao4 xiao1) means to formally suspend or revoke a license, permit, or agreement. It is commonly used in legal and administrative contexts, such as revoking a driver's license or a business permit. This term conveys a sense of authority and finality in the action being taken.
When to use 吊销
This term is typically used in formal contexts, so it may not be appropriate for casual conversations. Common collocations include 吊销许可证 (revoke a permit) and 吊销执照 (revoke a license). Be careful with the tones; mixing them up can change the meaning entirely.
吊销 or something close to it
撤销 (chèxiāo) vs 吊销 (diàoxiāo): use 吊销 when emphasizing the formal revocation of a license or permit, while 撤销 is broader and can refer to canceling decisions or actions without the same legal implication.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 吊销 with 取消 (cancel), which is less formal. For example, saying '我取消了我的执照' (I canceled my license) is incorrect if the license has been revoked by authorities; it should be '我被吊销了我的执照' (My license was revoked).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 吊销
It means to suspend or revoke a license, permit, or agreement.
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