退居二线 (tuì jū èr xiàn) — (verb phrase) to withdraw from a leading position to a secondary or advisory role
Definition
A set phrase meaning a senior leader voluntarily steps down from the main role to an advisory one. Often used for retired officials or aging experts handing over to successors.
verb
(verb phrase) to withdraw from a leading position to a secondary or advisory role
Examples
- 退居二线，。Lǎo chǎng zhǎng qù nián tuì jū èr xiàn, bǎ gōng zuò jiāo gěi le nián qīng rén.The old factory director stepped back to a secondary position last year and handed the work over to the younger generation.
- 退居二线。Hěn duō lǎo jiào shòu tuì jū èr xiàn hòu réng rán zhǐ dǎo yán jiū shēng.Many senior professors still supervise graduate students after stepping back from their primary roles.
- 退居二线，。Tā zhǔ dòng tuì jū èr xiàn, ràng gèng yǒu néng lì de rén lái guǎn lǐ gōng sī.He voluntarily stepped back to let more capable people manage the company.
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