取
消

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The word 取消 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core action to create a new, composite meaning. The first character, 取 (qǔ), means "to take" or "to get". The second character, 消 (xiāo), means "to eliminate", "to dissipate", or "to vanish". When placed together, they form a logical sequence: first, you take something (like a plan, an order, or a reservation), and then you cause it to dissipate or vanish. This conceptual blend of "to take and then nullify" results in the modern meaning of "to cancel" or "to revoke".

Example Sentences Hide

他取消了旅行计划。

Tā qǔxiāo le lǚxíng jìhuà.

He canceled the travel plan.

由于天气原因，比赛被取消了。

Yóuyú tiānqì yuányīn, bǐsài bèi qǔxiāo le.

Due to weather reasons, the match was canceled.

公司突然取消了这次重要的培训活动。

Gōngsī tūrán qǔxiāo le zhè cì zhòngyào de péixùn huódòng.

The company suddenly canceled this important training activity.

如果报名人数不足，我们将不得不取消这次研讨会。

Rúguǒ bàomíng rénshù bùzú, wǒmen jiāng bùdé bù qǔxiāo zhè cì yántǎohuì.

If the number of registrants is insufficient, we will have to cancel this seminar.

鉴于当前的经济形势，政府决定取消部分税收优惠政策。

Jiànyú dāngqián de jīngjì xíngshì, zhèngfǔ juédìng qǔxiāo bùfèn shuìshōu yōuhuì zhèngcè.

In view of the current economic situation, the government decided to cancel some tax preferential policies.

Word Definition - 取消

qǔ xiāo to cancel; to call off; to revoke; to rescind

Individual Character Details

取 qǔ
消 xiāo