取消

The Chinese word 取消 (qǔxiāo) is composed of two characters: 取 (qǔ), meaning "to take" or "to obtain," and 消 (xiāo), meaning "to eliminate" or "to cancel." Together, these characters form the verb 取消, which means "to cancel" or "to annul."The word 取消 has been used in Chinese for centuries, and its meaning has remained largely unchanged. In modern Chinese, 取消 is commonly used in a variety of contexts, including:- To cancel an event or appointment- To cancel a subscription or membership- To cancel a contract or agreement- To cancel a law or regulation取消 is also used in a more general sense to mean "to eliminate" or "to remove." For example, someone might say 取消噪音 (qǔxiāo zào'yīn) to mean "to eliminate noise" or 取消污染 (qǔxiāo wūrǎn) to mean "to eliminate pollution."The word 取消 is a versatile and useful verb that can be used in a variety of contexts. By understanding its etymology and meaning, HSK learners can better understand how to use it correctly in their own writing and speaking.