verb HSK 5
Traditional 撤離
to evacuate · to withdraw · to pull out
Meaning
撤离 means to leave or withdraw from a place, typically in an organized or urgent manner. It's commonly used in military, emergency, or disaster contexts when people or forces need to retreat or evacuate from a dangerous area or position.
Usage
This is a formal term frequently used in news reports, official announcements, and military contexts. It implies an organized departure rather than casual leaving. Common in situations involving natural disasters, conflicts, or security threats. Native speakers use it when the departure has some urgency or official nature.
Examples
- 01由于火山即将喷发，政府已经命令居民撤离危险地区。, .Due to the imminent volcanic eruption, the government has ordered residents to evacuate the danger zone.
- 02军队在夜间悄悄撤离了这座城市。.The troops quietly withdrew from the city during the night.
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Common collocations
- 紧急撤离emergency evacuation
- 撤离现场to evacuate the scene
- 撤离灾区to evacuate the disaster area
- 全面撤离complete evacuation
Antonyms
Origin
撤 originally meant to remove or pull away, while 离 means to separate or leave. Together they emphasize the complete action of withdrawing from a location.