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退居二線 (teoi3 geoi1 ji6 sin3) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

退居二線 (teoi3 geoi1 ji6 sin3, tuì jū èr xiàn) — to withdraw to the second line of duty; to resign from a leading post (and assume an advisory post)

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 退兵 (teoi3 bing1) — to retreat; to withdraw
• 退後 (teoi3 hau6) — back off; step back
• 退㷫 (teoi3 hing3) — to bring down a fever
• 退租 (teoi3 zou1) — to terminate a tenancy; to cancel a lease
• 退職 (teoi3 zik1) — to resign from office; to quit working
• 退賠 (teoi3 pui4) — to restitute; to compensate for; return what one has unlawfully taken

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