COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 退 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 艮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 退 (tuì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to retreat; to withdraw
tuìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tuì
退
to retreat; to withdraw
Common words
tuì chū
退出
to withdraw; to abort; to quit; to log out (computing)
tuì huán
退还
to return (sth borrowed etc); to send back; to refund; to rebate
tuì xiū
退休
to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement
hòu tuì
后退
to recoil; to draw back; to fall back; to retreat
tuì shuì
退税
tax rebate or refund
chè tuì
撤退
to retreat
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
退
退
退
退
退
退
退
退
LEARNING TIP
Remember 退
Say “tuì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 退
Common words and phrases
tuì chū
to withdraw; to abort; to quit; to log out (computing)
tuì huán
to return (sth borrowed etc); to send back; to refund; to rebate
tuì xiū
to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement
hòu tuì
to recoil; to draw back; to fall back; to retreat
tuì shuì
tax rebate or refund
chè tuì
to retreat
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“退”。
Zhège zì shì “tuì”.
This character is “退”.
我正在学习“退”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tuì” zì.
I am learning the character “退”.
请写一遍“退”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tuì”.
Please write “退” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 退?
退 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 退 (tuì) mean?
退 (tuì) means to retreat; to withdraw.
What is the radical of 退?
The radical of 退 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.