Meanings of 撤销
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AI Study Notes for 撤销
撤回 (chèhuí) vs 撤销 (chèxiāo): use 撤回 when referring to withdrawing a statement or proposal, while 撤销 emphasizes the formal revocation of a decision or order.
Be careful not to confuse 撤销 with 取消 (qǔxiāo), which means to cancel but is used in different contexts. This word is more formal and should be used in administrative or official situations. Common collocations include 撤销决定 (revoke a decision) or 撤销命令 (revoke an order).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 撤销 is useful for discussing complex topics like law and technology. Students should focus on its usage in formal contexts and learn related vocabulary such as 取消 (qǔxiāo) and 变更 (biàngēng) to enhance their understanding.
Learners often confuse 撤销 with 反对 (fǎnduì), which means to oppose. For example, saying '我撤销他的意见' (I revoke his opinion) is incorrect; it should be '我撤销他的决定' (I revoke his decision).
Pronunciation of 撤销
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How to say to repeal in Chinese
“to repeal” in Chinese is撤销
撤销 (chèxiāo) means to repeal or revoke something that was previously established. It is commonly used in legal or administrative contexts, such as retracting a decision or cancelling an order. In computing, it refers to the action of undoing a previous command or action.
When to use 撤销
Be careful not to confuse 撤销 with 取消 (qǔxiāo), which means to cancel but is used in different contexts. This word is more formal and should be used in administrative or official situations. Common collocations include 撤销决定 (revoke a decision) or 撤销命令 (revoke an order).
撤销 or something close to it
撤回 (chèhuí) vs 撤销 (chèxiāo): use 撤回 when referring to withdrawing a statement or proposal, while 撤销 emphasizes the formal revocation of a decision or order.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 撤销 with 反对 (fǎnduì), which means to oppose. For example, saying '我撤销他的意见' (I revoke his opinion) is incorrect; it should be '我撤销他的决定' (I revoke his decision).
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Grammar Patterns of 撤销
撤销 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
____这个合同不会有任何问题。
Getting out of the contract would be no problem.
Example Sentences for 撤销 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 撤销
It's more appropriate in formal or written contexts, such as legal discussions or administrative matters.
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