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
- 撤回声明 (chèhuí shēngmíng): withdraw a statement
- 撤回申请 (chèhuí shēnqǐng): withdraw an application
- 撤回消息 (chèhuí xiāoxi): retract a message
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.