退步 tuìbù Backward

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Stroke order

退步 is written in 16 strokes across 2 characters.

退步 — the Chinese character for Backward (tuìbù), stroke diagram — Stroke diagram for 退步 — Backward

退 — 9 strokes
步 — 7 strokes

Senses

to do less well than before
to make a concession
setback
backward step
leeway
room to maneuver
fallback

Characters in 退步

退 tuì — to retreat; to withdraw; to reject; to return (sth); to decline
步 bù — a step; a pace; walk

Character meanings from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Related words

退步 is pronounced tuìbù and means “Backward”.

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