chè

to remove; to take away

HSK 7

한자 분해

Usage of

The character (chè) primarily means 'to withdraw' or 'to cancel.' It is commonly used in military contexts to describe troops pulling back, as well as in business or daily life when plans or statements are retracted.

Common Collocations

  • (chèchū): to withdraw (troops, forces)
  • 撤销 (chèxiāo): to cancel or revoke (plans, orders)
  • 撤回 (chèhuí): to retract or take back (words, statements)

Notes

When using , the context often involves a deliberate removal or cancellation. It is more formal and often appears in official or serious contexts. Avoid confusing with 撤退, which specifically means 'to retreat' in a military sense but shares the root meaning.

In conversation, can imply a change of decision or a correction, so it carries a tone of formality and finality.

예문

军队决定撤出边境地区。

Jūnduì juédìng chèchū biānjìng dìqū.

The army decided to withdraw from the border area.

公司撤销了那个项目的计划。

Gōngsī chèxiāo le nàgè xiàngmù de jìhuà.

The company canceled the plan for that project.

请撤回你的话,这样说不合适。

Qǐng chèhuí nǐ de huà, zhèyàng shuō bù héshì.

Please take back your words; saying that is inappropriate.