Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
退
tuì
Description
“退”常常表示往后移动，或者离开一个地方、一个位置。
"退" often means to move backward or to leave a place or position.
比如上班的人到了年纪就会“退休”，买了东西不喜欢也可以去“退”。
For example, people retire from work when they reach a certain age, and you can also "退" (return) something you bought if you don't like it.
Meanings
退tuì
to move back; to retreat
请大家往后退一点。
Please everyone step back a little.
退tuì
to return goods; to get a refund
这件衣服太小了，我想退。
This piece of clothing is too small, I want to return it.
退tuì
to withdraw from; to quit
他退出了这个group。
He left this group.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts moving backward; combines with many verbs to form compounds like 退休, 退出.
- Nuance
opposite of 进 (advance); 退 stresses backward or reverse motion.
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