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拆迁
chāiqiān
Description
拆迁的意思是政府或公司把旧房子拆掉，让住在那里的人搬到别的地方。
The meaning of 拆迁 is when the government or a company demolishes old houses and relocates the residents elsewhere.
在中国的城市里，拆迁很常见，有的人还能拿到很多钱。
In Chinese cities, 拆迁 is very common, and some people can even get a lot of money.
Meanings
拆迁chāiqiān
to demolish buildings and relocate residents
他家的老房子要拆迁了。
His family's old house is going to be demolished for relocation.
拆迁chāiqiān
demolition and relocation (of housing)
这次拆迁给了他们很多补偿。
They received a lot of compensation from this relocation.
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Notes
- Etymology
拆 (to tear down) + 迁 (to move/relocate).
- Nuance
A common word in Chinese urban life, often tied to compensation payments (拆迁补偿).
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