撤 Stroke Order — How to Write 撤
撤 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
撤 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 扌 + 12 more strokes
撤 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chè
Meanings of 撤 in Chinese
1
chè撤
To remove, cancel, or dismiss (e.g., a position, a decision, or a task).
会议决定撤销原计划。
The meeting decided to cancel the original plan.
To withdraw, remove, or revoke.
公司决定撤回这款有缺陷的产品。
The company decided to recall this defective product.
To reduce, diminish, or lessen (e.g., flavor, amount, heat/fire).
这道菜差不多熟了，可以撤火了。
This dish is almost done; you can turn down the heat.
Common Words and Phrases with 撤
1
to withdraw troops; to pull out
演习结束后，蓝方部队立即接到命令，要求在指定时间内撤兵回营。
After the drill, the blue team immediately received orders to withdraw their troops back to base within the specified time.
2
To remove someone from their official post or office.
由于未能按时完成任务，部门主管被公司撤差。
Due to failing to complete the task on time, the department head was dismissed by the company.
3
To remove or dismantle.
活动结束后，工作人员开始撤除舞台和音响设备。
After the event, staff began to dismantle the stage and audio equipment.
4
to withdraw a garrison; to withdraw from a defended position
请记住在进入大楼前撤防家里的智能安防系统。
Please remember to disarm your home's smart security system before entering the building.
5
to withdraw sentries or guards from a post
由于展览会已经结束，门口的保安被撤岗了。
Since the exhibition had ended, the security guard at the entrance was withdrawn from their post.
6
To remove and replace (a person or thing); to dismiss from a position and appoint a new person.
为了提高效率，经理决定撤换掉团队中不合时宜的工作流程，引入更现代化的管理方法。
To improve efficiency, the manager decided to replace the outdated work processes in the team and introduce more modern management methods.
7
To withdraw, recall, or retract something that was previously sent out or stated.
他决定撤回对那个项目的投资，因为市场前景不明朗
He decided to withdraw his investment from that project because the market outlook was uncertain.
8
To withdraw troops or military forces from a particular area.
经过长时间的训练和任务完成，所有部队都准备撤军并返回基地。
After extensive training and the completion of their mission, all troops are ready to withdraw and return to their base.
9
To withdraw or evacuate from a place, often due to danger or strategic reasons.
由于火灾，大楼里的所有人员都必须立即撤离。
Due to the fire, all personnel in the building must evacuate immediately.
10
To withdraw or drop a lawsuit or accusation.
原告决定撤诉，因为双方已达成和解。
The plaintiff decided to withdraw the lawsuit because both parties reached a settlement.
11
To withdraw, pull out, or retreat from a battlefield, conflict area, or occupied territory.
在面对突发恶劣天气时，登山队选择了撤退。
When confronted with sudden severe weather, the mountaineering team decided to retreat.
12
To cancel, revoke, or abolish something.
您可以在发货前随时撤销您的订单。
You can cancel your order at any time before it is shipped.
13
to decamp; to remove a camp and move away
暴风雨即将来临，我们必须立即撤营
A storm is approaching, we must strike camp immediately.
14
To dismiss someone from their post or remove them from office.
因为她在工作中犯了严重的错误，公司决定撤职她的部门主管职务。
Because she made serious mistakes in her work, the company decided to dismiss her from her position as department head.
15
To withdraw or evacuate from a place.
施工队按计划撤走了所有临时围栏。
The construction team removed all temporary fences as planned.
More words with 撤
- hòu后chè撤retreat; withdraw
- chè撤zī资withdraw investment, divest
- chè撤huǒ火Cease fire, Remove from heat
- chè撤huàn换diào掉replace, remove and replace
- xià下chè撤withdraw, retreat
- chè撤lí离yǎn演xí习Evacuation drill, Evacuation exercise
- jiǎ假zhuāng装chè撤tuì退feigned retreat, fake retreat
- jǐn紧jí急chè撤lí离Emergency evacuation, Immediate evacuation
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Open the tool →Questions about 撤
What does 撤 mean in Chinese?
撤 (chè) means “To remove” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 撤?
撤 is pronounced chè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 撤 have?
撤 has 15 strokes.
How do you write 撤?
撤 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 撤?
The radical of 撤 is 扌.
