No. 2,871 in Chinese
撤
"撤" means "to withdraw" or "to remove."
In a sentence
我们决定撤回这项提案。
We decided to withdraw this proposal.
Here, '撤' is used in the meaning of 'withdraw' or 'retract', indicating the action of formally pulling back a proposal made earlier.
军队已经撤离了前线。
The troops have retreated from the frontline.
In this context, '撤' means 'retreat or evacuate', referring to the movement of troops away from an initial position.
经理建议撤换负责的人员。
The manager suggested replacing the responsible personnel.
Here, '撤' is used in the sense of 'replace or withdraw', suggesting the removal of someone from a position or responsibility.
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