退步 tuì bù

to do less well than before; setback; to make a concession

Word data

HSK 5
Frequency 16374th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to do less well than before
  2. 2. setback
  3. 3. to make a concession
  4. 4. backward step
  5. 5. room to maneuver
  6. 6. fallback
  7. 7. leeway

Characters

Character Meaning
to withdraw; to retreat; to move back
walk; a step; a pace