撤退

chètuì

verb #4,041

Meanings

1 to retreat
2 to withdraw
3 to pull back

Characters

withdraw; remove

retreat; step back

Examples

HSK 4

敌人被迫撤退了。

Dírén bèipò chètuì le.

The enemy was forced to retreat.

HSK 6

部队接到命令立刻撤退。

Bùduì jiēdào mìnglìng lìkè chètuì.

The troops received orders to withdraw immediately.

Tips

usage

撤退 is most often used in military contexts. For everyday situations like leaving a party, use 撤 alone informally or 离开 formally.

Stroke Order

撤 chè

退 tuì