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退
tuì
Description
"退"的意思是往后走，或者离开一个地方或一件事。
"退" means to move backward or to leave a place or a matter.
我们常常说"退货"、"退休"，也可以说温度"退"了。
We often say "退货" (return goods), "退休" (retire), and also that the temperature "退" (drops).
Meanings
退tuì
to move back; retreat
请往后退一点。
Please step back a little.
退tuì
to withdraw from; quit; leave
他今年就要退休了。
He is going to retire this year.
退tuì
to return goods; give back
这件衣服太大，我想退。
This piece of clothing is too big; I want to return it.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
opposite of 进 (advance); often paired directionally as 进退.
- Etymology
character combines 辶 (walk) with a phonetic element, meaning to go back.
In videos
“退了房民宿的老板就开车”
“刘局都退了”
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