Usage of 退出
The verb 退出 (tuìchū) primarily means 'to withdraw' or 'to exit.' It is commonly used when someone leaves a competition, a group, or a program. For example, you can say 退出比赛 (withdraw from a competition) or 退出组织 (leave an organization).
Common contexts
- Leaving a competition or event: When a participant stops participating due to injury or other reasons.
- Exiting software or applications: Often used in computer contexts to mean 'exit' or 'log out.'
- Withdrawing from groups or memberships: Used when someone quits a club, organization, or company.
Collocations and patterns
Notes
- 退出 implies a deliberate action to leave or stop participating.
- It is more formal than simply leaving (走), and often used in official or structured contexts.
- Do not confuse with 退缩 (tuìsuō), which means to retreat or shrink back in fear.
Understanding 退出 helps learners express leaving or quitting in various formal and informal situations.