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退 (tuì): to retreat, to withdraw

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HSK 5verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to retreat, to withdraw
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 9
Radical: 辶
Structure: 半包围结构

Full definitions

to retreat
to withdraw
to reject
to return (sth)
to decline

Chinese explanation

向后移动，离开原来的位置，跟“进”相对
退出某个组织、活动或场所
把东西还回去或取消已办的事情，如退货、退票
表示减退、下降，如退烧。

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Example sentences

He decided to take a step back to avoid an argument.

Due to health reasons, he had to drop out of school.

Please refund the excess payment to me.

The army was forced to retreat under the enemy's attack.

After retirement, he lives a peaceful life.

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