English–Chinese

“evacuate” in Chinese

Chinese

Also疏散 (shū sàn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinchè lí

Example

发生火灾时,我们要撤离这栋楼。fā shēng huǒ zāi shí wǒ men yào chè lí zhè dòng lóu

When a fire breaks out, we need to evacuate this building.

Illustration for 撤离 (evacuate)

How to say “evacuate” in Chinese

“Evacuate” in Chinese is 撤离 (chè lí).

A coordinated movement carries people or supplies away from danger and out of a place that is no longer safe.

Full entry for 撤离: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 撤离

演习中,全校师生按预案撤离到操场集合。yǎn xí zhōng quán xiào shī shēng àn yù àn chè lí dào cāo chǎng jí hé

During the drill, all the teachers and students followed the plan, evacuated to the playground, and gathered there.

Tips for using 撤离

  • Public-safety announcements often place the building, site, or group immediately after this verb, so that word order helps learners recognize emergency instructions quickly.

Other Chinese words for “evacuate”

地震发生后,老师把学生疏散到操场上。dì zhèn fā shēng hòu lǎo shī bǎ xué shēng shū sàn dào cāo chǎng shàng

After the earthquake, the teacher evacuated the students to the playground.

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