退却 (tuì què): Retreat (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

Faced with strong public pressure, he ultimately chose to retreat.

He has never retreated even half a step on the path to pursuing his dreams.

Although the negotiations have reached a deadlock, neither side shows any sign of retreating.

In the heated debate, the opponent gradually retreated due to lack of evidence.

Seeing the other party's resolute attitude, he had no choice but to retreat helplessly.