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Learn Chinese in 1 min: How to say "cancel" in Chinese?

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DetailHSK Words

qǔ - to take / to get

xiāo - to eliminate / to disappear

 
Example 01

我想取消订阅。

Wǒ xiǎng qǔxiāo dìngyuè.

I want to cancel my subscription.

我 (wǒ - I) + 想 (xiǎng - want to) + 取消 (qǔxiāo - cancel) + 订阅 (dìngyuè - subscription)

Example 02

取消我的订单。

Qǐng qǔxiāo wǒ de dìngdān.

Please cancel my order.

请 (qǐng - please) + 取消 (qǔxiāo - cancel) + 我的 (wǒ de - my) + 订单 (dìngdān - order)

语法及用法 / Grammar & Usage

取消 + [Noun]

A verb used to nullify a plan, order, or arrangement.

订单

order

订阅

subscription

航班

flight

会议

meeting

文化背景 / Cultural Context

"取消" is a highly common and direct word in modern Chinese life, especially with the rise of e-commerce and digital services. From online shopping (取消订单) to managing app subscriptions (取消订阅), this word is essential for daily digital interactions. It's a formal but standard term used in both spoken and written contexts without being overly polite or rude.

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