溃退 (huì) — to be routed, to retreat in defeat

Definition

A formal/written verb for 'to be routed' — a panicked, disorderly retreat in defeat, stronger than plain 撤退 (an orderly withdrawal). Common in military, crisis, and historical narrative.

verb

to be routedto retreat in defeat

Examples

溃退。
Dí jūn zài zhàn chǎng shàng quán miàn huì le.
The enemy forces were completely routed on the battlefield.
，溃退。
Jīng jì wēi jī zhōng, xǔ duō gōng sī huì dào èr xiàn chéng shì.
During the economic crisis, many companies retreated to second-tier cities.
，溃退。
Miàn duì qiáng dà de yā lì, tā men bù dé bú huì.
Facing strong pressure, they had to retreat in defeat.

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