退 (tuì): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Withdrawing and Returning

退 + 出回还

In words like 退出, 退还, and 退回, 退 (tuì) indicates moving back from a position or giving something back.

Retreating and Shrinking Back

In words like 后退, 退却, and 退缩, 退 (tuì) describes physically stepping back, yielding, or withdrawing emotionally.

HSK 3.0 · L6

hòu后

tuì退

to recoil

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tuì退

què却

Retreat

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tuì退

suō缩

Shrink back

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tuì退

ràng让

Concession

Declining and Deteriorating

In words like 退步, 衰退, and 减退, 退 (tuì) signals a decrease in ability, condition, or quantity.

HSK 5

tuì退

bù步

fall behind; to do less well than before

HSK 6

shuāi衰

tuì退

decline; decay; rust

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

dào倒

tuì退

Regression

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

jiǎn减

tuì退

decline

退 (tuì): To retreat — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 退

Stroke Order Diagrams 退

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 退

How to Use 退

Withdrawing and Returning

HSK Vocabulary: 退

Example Sentences

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical

Retreating and Shrinking Back

Declining and Deteriorating

Related Characters

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical