撤退

chètuì

verb #4,041

Meanings

1 to retreat
2 to withdraw
3 to pull back

Characters

withdraw; remove

retreat; step back

Examples

敌人被迫撤退了。

Dírén bèipò chètuì le.

The enemy was forced to retreat.

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