拆迁

chāi qiān

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to demolish a building and relocate the inhabitants

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Word relationships

Related words

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拆除

chāi chú

to tear down

拆迁 focuses on relocating inhabitants, while 拆除 is about dismantling structures.

搬迁

bān qiān

to move

搬迁 means to relocate, which is a key part of 拆迁.

改建

gǎi jiàn

to rebuild

改建 refers to reconstruction or renovation, often associated with 拆迁.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

拆迁 is a transitive verb that usually takes an object, e.g., 拆迁旧房. It cannot be used without specifying what is being demolished and relocated.

Formality

拆迁 is commonly used in administrative and urban planning contexts, often implying government-organized demolition and relocation projects.

Example Sentences

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这个地区正在拆迁旧房子。

This area is demolishing old houses and relocating residents.

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Child Words of 拆迁

to tear open