取消 (qǔ xiāo) — to cancel
Definition
取消 (qǔxiāo) means to cancel something already planned or arranged — an event, order, or meeting. Lighter than 作废 (which voids a document/contract) and broader than 注销 (which is specifically for accounts or registrations).
verb
to cancel
Examples
- 取消。Míng tiān de bǐ sài qǔ xiāo le.Tomorrow's game was canceled.
- Wǒ xiǎngI want to cancel this appointment.
- ，Yīn wèi xià yǔ, huó dòngBecause of rain, the event was canceled.
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