撤除 (chè chú) — to remove, to dismantle, to withdraw (from a position or arrangement)

Definition

撤除 means to formally dismantle, remove, or withdraw something in an official capacity — used for structures, positions, or personnel (e.g. 撤除职务, 撤除人员). Stronger and more institutional than plain 去掉 or 取消.

verb
to removeto dismantleto withdraw (from a position or arrangement)

Examples

  • 撤除
    Zhèng fǔ jué dìng chè chú zhè ge lín shí jiàn zhù.
    The government decided to remove this temporary structure.
  • 撤除
    Gōng sī chè chú le tā de jīng lǐ zhí wù.
    The company removed him from his manager position.
  • 撤除
    Dà shǐ guǎn yǐ jīng chè chú quán bù rén yuán.
    The embassy has withdrawn all personnel.

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