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让步 (ràng bù) vs 妥协 (tuǒxié) — use 让步 when emphasizing yielding in a negotiation, while 妥协 stresses compromise between parties.
Common mistakes include confusing 让步 with 让 (to allow) or using it in inappropriate contexts, such as when expressing refusal. It is generally used in formal discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations.
As an HSK 6 word, 让步 connects to other negotiation-related vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding its nuances in contexts of compromise and bargaining, and practice using it in sentences with similar terms like 妥协 (tuǒxié, compromise).
Learners often confuse 让步 with the more general term 让, which simply means 'to allow.' For example, saying '我让步你' (I concede you) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我让步' (I concede).
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How to say to concede in Chinese
“to concede” in Chinese is让步
让步 (ràng bù) means to concede or yield in a discussion or negotiation. It implies a willingness to give up something in order to reach an agreement or maintain harmony, often used in both personal and professional contexts.
When to use 让步
Common mistakes include confusing 让步 with 让 (to allow) or using it in inappropriate contexts, such as when expressing refusal. It is generally used in formal discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations.
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让步 (ràng bù) vs 妥协 (tuǒxié) — use 让步 when emphasizing yielding in a negotiation, while 妥协 stresses compromise between parties.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 让步 with the more general term 让, which simply means 'to allow.' For example, saying '我让步你' (I concede you) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我让步' (I concede).
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Grammar Patterns of 让步
让步 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. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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在另一方面，那些人固执己见，不肯____。
On the other side, the men stood pat and were unyielding.
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You might use 让步 during negotiations or discussions where compromise is necessary, such as in business deals or resolving conflicts.
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