teoi3 joeng6退讓退让

Jyutpingteoi3 joeng6

Yaleteui yeuhng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To make concessions, yield, or step back in order to avoid conflict.

neutralpeopledaily actions

How it's used

This term carries a sense of strategic compromise rather than simple defeat. It is frequently used in interpersonal conflicts or negotiations where maintaining a relationship is prioritized over winning an argument. Unlike more formal terms for surrender, this implies a conscious choice to lower one's stance to keep the peace.

Examples

daai6大gaa1家gok3各teoi3退joeng6讓jat1一bou6步，gin2件si6事mai1咪gaai2解kyut3決zo2咗lo3囉。

If everyone makes a small concession, the matter will be resolved.

nei5你seng4成jat6日dou1都teoi3退joeng6讓，keoi5佢mai1咪wui2會jyut6越lai4嚟jyut6越gwo3過fan6份。

You always give in, so won't they just become more and more excessive?

Common phrases

teoi3退joeng6讓jat1一bou6步

to take a step back

m4唔hang2肯teoi3退joeng6讓

refuse to concede

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical movement, as it is strictly for abstract or social concessions. For physically moving out of someone's way, use 讓開 instead.