败退 (bài tuì) — to retreat in defeat | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

'To retreat in defeat' — emphasizes losing the fight while withdrawing, stronger than 撤退 (a neutral withdrawal). Often collocates with 被迫 to highlight being forced back.

verb

to retreat in defeat

Examples

败退。
Dí rén bèi pò bài tuì.
The enemy was forced to retreat in defeat.
，败退。
Jīng guò yì chǎng jī zhàn, tā men zuì zhōng bài tuì le.
After a fierce battle, they eventually retreated in defeat.
败退。
Lì shǐ shàng duō cì bài tuì ràng tā men xué huì le zhàn lüè tiáo zhěng.
Historically, many retreats in defeat taught them strategic adjustments.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.