退步

tuìbù
verb #16,316

Meanings

  1. 1 to do less well than before
  2. 2 to regress
  3. 3 to make a concession
  4. 4 setback

Examples

HSK 2
Tā de chéngjì tuìbù le hěnduō.
His grades have gotten much worse.
HSK 2
Nǐ zuìjìn tuìbù le, yào jiāyóu a.
You've been slipping recently, you need to step it up.

Tips

usage
退步 is the opposite of 进步 (to improve/progress). Often used about academic performance, skills, or physical abilities. Also means 'room to maneuver' in negotiation contexts: 退步 = leave some room for concession.

Stroke Order

退 tuì