Definition
退席 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to leave a banquet or meeting'. It is used when someone exits a formal gathering, either politely (e.g., leaving early) or as a protest (walking out). The verb 退 can separate from 席 to insert duration or measure words, as in 退了席 or 退过席.
v.o.
to leave a banquet or meeting (early or as a protest)to walk out (in protest)
Examples
- ，退席。Tā yīnwèi shēntǐ bù shūfu, tíqián tuì xí le.He left the banquet early because he felt unwell.
- ，退席。Zài huìyì shàng, tā yīnwèi bùmǎn juédìng ér fènrán tuì xí.At the meeting, he walked out in anger because he was dissatisfied with the decision.
- ，。Tā céngjīng tuì guò yí cì xí, dàn hòulái yòu huílái le.He once left a banquet once, but later came back.
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