退席

tuìxí

verb #32,214

Meanings

1 to leave a meeting (or banquet)
2 to walk out (in protest)
3 to absent oneself from a session

Characters

to retreat; to withdraw

seat; banquet; mat

Examples

HSK 6

他因身体不适提前退席。

Tā yīn shēntǐ búshì tíqián tuìxí.

He left the meeting early due to feeling unwell.

HSK 7-9

代表们集体退席表示抗议。

Dàibiǎo men jítǐ tuìxí biǎoshì kàngyì.

The delegates collectively walked out in protest.

Tips

usage

退席 is formal - used for meetings, parliaments, banquets, or court sessions. A 集体退席 ("collective walkout") is a recognized form of political protest. For casually leaving a party, prefer 离开 or 提前走.

Stroke Order

退 tuì

席 xí