撱 (wěi) - To decline & to yield

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wěi ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

撱 · wěi

To decline;

to yield;

to give way;

to retreat;

to withdraw;

to avoid.

To declineto yieldto give way

Usage highlights

Decline politelyRetreat from battleYield one's seatStep asideAvoid confrontationWithdraw troops

Synonyms

  • 退— to retreat; to withdraw
  • 让— to yield; to give way
  • 辞— to decline; to refuse

Antonyms

  • 进— to advance; to move forward
  • 攻— to attack; to assault
  • 争— to contend; to compete

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He politely declined the invitation (撱辞).
  • The troops retreated to a safer position (撱退).
  • She yielded her seat to the elderly passenger (撱座).
  • Please step aside to let others pass (请撱一下).

Collocations

  • Decline politely(撱辞)
  • Retreat from battle(撱退)
  • Yield one's seat(撱座)
  • Step aside(撱让)
  • Avoid confrontation(撱避)
  • Withdraw troops(撱兵)

Idioms

  • Politely decline and yield(撱辞撱让)
  • Advance and retreat with purpose(进撱有度)
  • Know when to advance and when to retreat(知进知撱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the Confucian value of humility and knowing when to yield.
  • In military strategy, represents the tactical wisdom of strategic withdrawal.
  • Associated with the Daoist concept of yielding to overcome strength.

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