退
休

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The word "退休" is formed by combining the character "退", meaning to withdraw or retreat (composed of the walk radical "辶" and the component "艮"), with the character "休", meaning to rest (composed of the person radical "亻" and the tree component "木"). Together, they literally express "withdraw and rest", denoting the concept of retirement from work.

Example Sentences Hide

我的父亲今年退休。

Wǒ de fùqīn jīnnián tuìxiū.

English translation: My father retires this year.

他工作四十年后退休了。

Tā gōngzuò sìshí nián hòu tuìxiū le.

English translation: He retired after working for forty years.

退休后，他计划去旅行。

Tuìxiū hòu, tā jìhuà qù lǚxíng.

English translation: After retiring, he plans to travel.

许多人在退休后开始学习新技能。

Xǔduō rén zài tuìxiū hòu kāishǐ xuéxí xīn jìnéng.

English translation: Many people start learning new skills after retirement.

虽然退休了，但他仍然积极参与社区活动。

Suīrán tuìxiū le, dàn tā réngrán jījí cānyù shèqū huódòng.

English translation: Although retired, he still actively participates in community activities.

Word Definition - 退休

tuì xiū to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement

Individual Character Details

退 tuì
休 xiū, xiū