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撤离 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
撤离chèlíto withdraw fromHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #4986, Very Hard, formal, military, emergency management
撤离chèlíto evacuateHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #4986, Very Hard
chèlí(che4li2)che li T4
  1. 1to evacuate
  2. 2to withdraw from
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March 24, 2026

撤离(撤離)chèlí(che4li2)

The term 撤离 (chèlí) means to withdraw or evacuate from a place, often in the context of emergencies or military situations. It implies a systematic removal of people or resources to a safer location, and is commonly used in discussions about natural disasters, conflicts, or any evacuation scenario.

Strokes25Frequency#4986DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of evacuating is often linked to preparation for natural disasters, such as earthquakes or floods. The government frequently conducts drills and campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of evacuation plans, especially in disaster-prone areas.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, heavy door (扉) being pushed open (撤), symbolizing the act of withdrawing. Picture a group of people swiftly leaving a building, creating a vivid image of evacuation to remember both the meaning and the pronunciation of 撤离 (chèlí).

Meanings of 撤离

chèlí(che4li2)
1to withdraw from
2to evacuate
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About 撤离

撤离Simplified
撤離Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 撤离

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撤退 (chètuì) — use 撤离 when emphasizing the evacuation of people to safety, while 撤退 focuses more on the act of retreating in a military context.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 撤离 in formal contexts, especially when discussing emergencies. It is often collocated with terms like '灾难' (disaster) or '人员' (personnel). A common mistake is using it informally; stick to formal situations for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 撤离 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is relevant for learners at the HSK 5 level, where topics include emergencies and safety. Focus on understanding context and related vocabulary such as 撤退 (retreat) and 安全 (safety) to strengthen comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 撤离 with 退 (tuì), which means to retreat but lacks the nuance of evacuation. For instance, saying '我们要退这个地方' (We want to retreat from this place) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要撤离这个地方' (We need to evacuate this place).

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Component Characters

撤chèto remove
HSK 715 strokes扌
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离líto leave
HSK 210 strokes禸
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How to say to withdraw from in Chinese

“to withdraw from” in Chinese is撤离chèlí

The term 撤离 (chèlí) means to withdraw or evacuate from a place, often in the context of emergencies or military situations. It implies a systematic removal of people or resources to a safer location, and is commonly used in discussions about natural disasters, conflicts, or any evacuation scenario.

When to use 撤离

Be mindful of using 撤离 in formal contexts, especially when discussing emergencies. It is often collocated with terms like '灾难' (disaster) or '人员' (personnel). A common mistake is using it informally; stick to formal situations for clarity.

撤离 or something close to it

撤退 (chètuì) — use 撤离 when emphasizing the evacuation of people to safety, while 撤退 focuses more on the act of retreating in a military context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 撤离 with 退 (tuì), which means to retreat but lacks the nuance of evacuation. For instance, saying '我们要退这个地方' (We want to retreat from this place) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要撤离这个地方' (We need to evacuate this place).

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You can say '我们需要撤离这个区域' (We need to evacuate this area).

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