撤
销

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The word "撤销" is formed by combining the characters "撤" and "销". "撤" means to withdraw or remove, visually suggested by its radical "扌" (hand), implying manual action. "销" means to cancel or nullify, indicated by its radical "钅" (metal), often associated with melting or dissolving. Together, they create a compound meaning to revoke or cancel, where "撤" emphasizes the act of removal and "销" the act of annulment, resulting in a term that denotes formally withdrawing or cancelling something.

Example Sentences Hide

法院撤销了原来的判决。

Fǎyuàn chèxiāo le yuánlái de pànjué.

The court revoked the original judgment.

公司决定撤销在国外的办事处。

Gōngsī juédìng chèxiāo zài guówài de bànshì chù.

The company decided to close its overseas office.

由于证据不足，警方撤销了对他的指控。

Yóuyú zhèngjù bùzú, jǐngfāng chèxiāo le duì tā de zhǐkòng.

Due to insufficient evidence, the police dropped the charges against him.

董事会撤销了之前通过的扩张计划。

Dǒngshìhuì chèxiāo le zhīqián tōngguò de kuòzhāng jìhuà.

The board of directors rescinded the previously approved expansion plan.

这项行政命令的合法性存疑，可能被上级机关撤销。

Zhè xiàng xíngzhèng mìnglìng de héfǎxìng cún yí, kěnéng bèi shàngjí jīguān chèxiāo.

The legality of this administrative order is in doubt and it may be revoked by the higher authority.

Word Definition - 撤销

chè xiāo to repeal; to revoke; (computing) to undo

Individual Character Details

撤 chè
销 xiāo