退位 (tuì wèi) — to abdicate (the throne)

Definizione

Literally 'step back from the throne': a monarch formally gives up power, usually voluntarily. Distinct from 推翻 (overthrow a ruler) or 让位 (yield one's place, broader use).

verb
to abdicate (the throne)

Esempi

  • 退位
    Guó wáng xuān bù tuì wèi.
    The king announced his abdication.
  • Tā qù nián tuì le wèi.
    He abdicated last year.
  • 退位
    Zhè wèi huáng dì bèi pò tuì wèi.
    This emperor was forced to abdicate.

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