后撤 (hòu chè) — to withdraw; to pull back (troops, forces, etc.); to retreat; to evacuate
Definition
A formal/military term for pulling back forces from a position under pressure. Stronger than 撤退 (broader retreat) and more strategic than 后退 (everyday step back).
verb
to withdrawto pull back (troops, forces, etc.)to retreatto evacuate
Examples
- ，后撤。Bù duì jiē dào mìng lìng, lì jí cóng zhèn dì hòu chè.The troops received orders to withdraw from the position immediately.
- ，后撤。Zài duì fāng měng liè gōng shì xià, wǒ fāng bèi pò hòu chè.Under the fierce attack from the other side, our side was forced to retreat.
- ，后撤。Jiào liàn shì yì duì yuán qián yā, ér bú shì hòu chè fáng shǒu.The coach signaled the players to press forward, not to drop back and defend.
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