拆迁 (chāi qiān) — to demolish (buildings) and relocate (residents), as part of urban renewal or development
Definition
拆迁 (chāiqiān) is specifically the demolition-plus-relocation of residents in urban redevelopment — narrower than 拆除 (just tearing down). Pairs with 搬迁 when emphasizing the moving of households.
verb
to demolish (buildings) and relocate (residents)as part of urban renewal or development
Examples
- 拆迁。Zhè ge lǎo xiǎo qū zhōng yú yào chāi qiān le.This old residential area is finally going to be demolished and relocated.
- 拆迁。Zhèng fǔ gěi chāi qiān jū mín tí gōng le xīn de zhù fáng.The government provided new housing for the residents affected by demolition and relocation.
- 拆迁。chāi qiān Jì huà yǐn qǐ le jū mín de guǎng fàn tǎo lùn.The plan sparked widespread discussion among residents.
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