Meaning
搬迁 refers to moving or relocating from one place to another, typically involving residences, offices, or entire organizations. It carries a somewhat formal tone and often implies a significant, planned move rather than casual movement. The word emphasizes the act of physically transferring belongings and operations from one location to another.
Usage
搬迁 is commonly used in formal contexts such as news reports, government announcements, and business communications when discussing the relocation of companies, factories, residents, or institutions. It's more formal than the everyday word 搬家 (bān jiā), which specifically means moving house. 搬迁 often appears in contexts involving urban planning, corporate restructuring, or large-scale population movements.
Examples
- 01由于城市规划，这个工厂将在明年搬迁到郊区。, .Due to urban planning, this factory will relocate to the suburbs next year.
- 02政府为搬迁的居民提供了补偿和新的住房。.The government provided compensation and new housing for the relocated residents.
Characters
Measure words
- 次这是公司第二次搬迁。
Common collocations
- 搬迁计划relocation plan
- 整体搬迁complete relocation, relocation as a whole
- 搬迁工作relocation work
- 强制搬迁forced relocation
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to movement: 搬 (bān) originally meant to move things by hand, while 迁 (qiān) has classical roots meaning to change residence or position. Together they form a compound emphasizing formal relocation.