Definition
退休 (tuì xiū) specifically means to retire from the workforce after reaching a certain age, ending one's career permanently. It differs from 离职 (lí zhí), which can be temporary or permanent resignation from a job, and from 退役 (tuì yì), which is used for military or sports retirement.
verb
to retire (from the workforce)
Easily confused
- 退化tuì huàlook-aliketo degenerate, to atrophy
Examples
- 退休。Wǒ fùqin yǐjīng tuì xiū le.My father has already retired.
- 退休。Tā tuì xiū yǐhòu dǎsuàn qù lǚxíng.After he retires, he plans to travel.
- 退休？Nǐ shénme shíhou tuì xiū?When will you retire?
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