jan5 teoi3引退
Jyutpingjan5 teoi3
Yaleyáhn teui
Definition
To retire or withdraw from a certain position or profession.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or dramatic tone, often used in the context of professional athletes, performers, or public figures stepping down from the spotlight. Unlike the everyday term 退休 which is used for standard retirement from a job, 引退 implies a deliberate withdrawal from a specific public role or career path.
Examples
He has worked for so many years and finally decided to retire.
Are you planning to retire this year?
Related words
Common phrases
to announce retirement
to officially retire
Common mistake
Avoid using this for ordinary office workers or civil servants, as it sounds overly theatrical or like a news headline. Stick to 退休 for standard retirement scenarios.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
