退 (tuì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 退 (tuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 退 (tuì) means "to retreat; to withdraw; to return". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 退 stroke by stroke?

退 has 9 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 退 and 迎?

退 (tuì) and 迎 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 退?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 退?

Common words containing 退 include: 后退 (hòu tuì) — to step back; retreat; 退休 (tuì xiū) — to retire; 退步 (tuì bù) — to regress; to fall behind.

How to Write 退

The character 退 (tuì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

退 is pronounced tuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to retreat; to withdraw; to return.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 退 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 退

后退 hòu tuì

to step back; retreat

退休 tuì xiū

to retire

退步 tuì bù

to regress; to fall behind

Example Sentences

汽车正在缓慢后退。

qì chē zhèng zài huǎn màn hòu tuì

The car is slowly reversing.

他的爸爸快要退休了。

tā de bà bà kuài yào tuì xiū le

His father is about to retire.

他的汉语退步了很多。

tā de hàn yǔ tuì bù le hěn duō

His Chinese has regressed a lot.

Similar Characters

迎 yíng

运 yùn

近 jìn

Practice Writing 退 (tuì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 退

What does 退 (tuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 退 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 退 and 迎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 退?

What common words use 退?

How to Write 退 (tuì)