Meanings of 撤退
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撤回 (chèhuí) - choose 撤退 when emphasizing a strategic withdrawal from a situation, while 撤回 focuses on retracting or taking back something previously stated or offered.
Be careful not to confuse 撤退 with the word 退步 (tuìbù), which means 'to regress' or 'to fall back.' 撤退 can be used in both formal military contexts and informal situations, but it is generally more serious. Watch out for tone mistakes, as both characters are fourth tone.
As an HSK 6 word, 撤退 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to strategy and conflict, such as 战斗 (zhàndòu - battle) and 政策 (zhèngcè - policy). Focus on the contexts in which this term is used, particularly in discussing military tactics or negotiation.
Learners often mistakenly use 撤退 in casual contexts where a more informal term like 退场 (tuìchǎng - to leave a scene) would be appropriate. Ensure you match the seriousness of the term with the context.
Pronunciation of 撤退
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How to say to retreat in Chinese
“to retreat” in Chinese is撤退
撤退 (chètuì) means 'to retreat' or 'to withdraw,' commonly used in military contexts but also applicable in situations of personal withdrawal or pulling back from a position. It conveys a sense of backing away from conflict or danger, indicating a strategic decision to avoid confrontation.
When to use 撤退
Be careful not to confuse 撤退 with the word 退步 (tuìbù), which means 'to regress' or 'to fall back.' 撤退 can be used in both formal military contexts and informal situations, but it is generally more serious. Watch out for tone mistakes, as both characters are fourth tone.
撤退 or something close to it
撤回 (chèhuí) - choose 撤退 when emphasizing a strategic withdrawal from a situation, while 撤回 focuses on retracting or taking back something previously stated or offered.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 撤退 in casual contexts where a more informal term like 退场 (tuìchǎng - to leave a scene) would be appropriate. Ensure you match the seriousness of the term with the context.
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Grammar Patterns of 撤退
撤退 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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损失数百人之后，他们的士兵被迫灰溜溜地____。
Their soldiers had to retreat ignominiously after losing hundreds of lives.
Example Sentences for 撤退 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 撤退
No, while it is commonly used in military discussions, it can also apply to personal situations where someone withdraws from a conflict or difficult scenario.
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