Meaning and Usage
"退让" means to yield, concede, or step back, often used in contexts of negotiation, conflict, or competition. It implies a voluntary retreat or concession to avoid conflict or to reach a compromise.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in formal or semi-formal situations such as business negotiations, political discussions, or interpersonal disputes. It carries a tone of strategic concession rather than defeat.
Collocations and Patterns
- 适当退让 (appropriate concession): used to describe reasonable yielding to facilitate agreement.
- 退让一步 (take a step back): a common phrase meaning to concede a point or compromise.
- 不肯退让 (unwilling to yield): describes stubbornness or refusal to concede.
Usage Tips
When using "退让," the speaker often implies a conscious choice to avoid escalation or to maintain harmony. It differs from simply "放弃" (give up) because "退让" suggests a tactical or polite concession rather than total surrender. Avoid confusing it with "让步," which is similar but slightly more formal and often used in legal or official contexts.