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The character 退 combines the movement radical 辶, depicting walking or progression along a path, with the component 艮, which historically represented an obstacle or boundary. This structure conveys the physical act of encountering resistance on a path and moving backward to avoid it. Originally, the character referred specifically to retreating or withdrawing from a location. Over time, its meaning expanded to include abstract concepts such as declining quality, decreasing temperature, returning goods, or retiring from a career.
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他退后了一步。
我退出了比赛。
她退休后很幸福。
请退还我的钱。
他的成绩退步了。
我需要退掉这张票。
他因为生病退学了。
如果你不满意，可以退货。