退后 (tuì hòu) — to step back, to move backward; to give way, to yield
Definition
退后 (tuì hòu) is a verb-object phrase meaning to physically step back or to yield. It pairs naturally with the measure word 步, e.g. 退后一步.
verb
to step backto move backwardto give wayto yield
Examples
- 退后。Qǐng dà jiā dōu tuì hòu yí bù.Please everyone take a step back.
- ，退后。Zài bǐ sài zhōng, tā zhǔ dòng tuì hòu le.In the competition, he voluntarily yielded.
- ，退后！Qián miàn wēi xiǎn, qǐng kuài tuì hòu!It's dangerous ahead, please step back quickly!
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