撤回

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 撤回 (てっかい), remove 撤 and turn back 回 combine to denote withdrawal.
• Basic usage: 撤回 means taking back an announced statement, proposal, or decision so it is no longer maintained.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Withdrawal versus correction
  • It differs from correcting one detail or merely adding an explanation.