HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
退 — to retreat, to withdraw
- Reading
- tuì
- Meaning
- to retreat, to withdraw
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
退 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is tuì and it means to retreat, to withdraw. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
退 appears in everyday chinese words such as 退 (retreat, decline, return), 退休 (retire) and 退出 (withdraw, retire, quit).
Chinese words containing 退
Frequently asked questions
What does 退 mean in Chinese?
退 means to retreat, to withdraw in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 退 read?
退 is read tuì. Reading it inside real words — 退 and 退休 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 退 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 退 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 退 in a word?
A common word containing 退 is 退 (tuì) — "retreat, decline, return". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 退 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 退 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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