Definition
退步 (tuì bù) has two meanings: to regress in ability/performance, and to make a concession. For the concession sense, it contrasts with 余地 (yú dì 'leeway'): 退步 is the verb 'to step back', while 余地 is the noun 'room to maneuver' — you make a 退步 to create 余地.
verb
to regressto fall behind (in one's studies, ability, performance, etc.)to make a concessionto allow room for maneuver (in negotiations or conflict)
Examples
- ，退步。Tā zuìjìn bù nǔlì, xuéxí chéngjì tuì bù le hěn duō.He hasn't been working hard lately, and his academic performance has regressed a lot.
- ，。Jīngguò tǎolùn, shuāngfāng gè tuì le yí bù.After discussion, each side took a step back.
- ，退步。Zài tánpàn zhōng, wǒmen xūyào shìdàng tuì bù.In negotiations, we need to make appropriate concessions.
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