撤销

撤销 means to revoke, cancel, or rescind something official, such as a decision, order, or action. It is often used in formal or legal contexts, indicating the act of withdrawing or annulling a previously issued statement or regulation.

The character 撤 (chè) originally meant to withdraw or remove, while 销 (xiāo) means to eliminate or erase. Together, they form a compound that conveys the idea of removing or canceling something, especially in an official capacity.

撤销 is commonly used in legal, administrative, and business settings. For example, a government agency might撤销 a policy, or a court might撤销 a ruling. It is also used in everyday language when someone wants to retract a statement or decision.