譲 (ràng) - To yield & to concede

譲Tone 4

ràng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

譲 · ràng

To yield;

to concede;

to give way;

to transfer;

to abdicate.

To yieldto concedeto give way

Usage highlights

To yield a seatTo make a concessionTo transfer rightsTo abdicate the throneTo give wayTo yield in humility

Synonyms

  • 让— to yield; to concede
  • 退— to retreat; to withdraw
  • 谦— modest; humble

Antonyms

  • 争— to contend; to fight for
  • 夺— to seize; to take by force
  • 抢— to grab; to snatch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please yield your seat to the elderly (让座).
  • They made concessions in the negotiation (让步).
  • He transferred his property to his son (让与).
  • The driver yielded to pedestrians (让行人).

Collocations

  • To yield a seat(让座)
  • To make a concession(让步)
  • To transfer rights(让与)
  • To abdicate the throne(让位)
  • To give way(让路)
  • To yield in humility(谦让)

Idioms

  • The Peach Orchard Oath of Three Heroes(桃园三结义)
  • When the snipe and clam grapple, the fisherman profits(鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利)
  • Yield to avoid conflict(退避三舍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The concept of yielding (让) is highly valued in Confucian ethics as a virtue of humility and social harmony.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, yielding is often seen as a sign of moral superiority rather than weakness.
  • The character appears in historical contexts involving abdication of power, such as the legendary abdication of Emperor Yao to Shun.

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