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retire in Chinese

retire in Chinese is 撤回 — retire means to leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.

retire in Chinese

撤回
verb
Pronounced: chè huí
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

What does "retire" mean?

  1. verb To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
    "My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver."
  2. verb To withdraw, especially to a quieter or more private place.
    "The judge retired to her chambers to consider the case."
  3. verb To go to bed.
    "The children were tired, so they retired early after the long journey."
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retire in a sentence

  • My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver.
  • Many teachers retire early to spend more time with their grandchildren.
  • The judge retired to her chambers to consider the case.
  • When the noise grew too loud, he retired to the quiet of the library.

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What is "retire" in Chinese?
"retire" in Chinese is 撤回. retire means: To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
How do you pronounce 撤回?
"retire" in Chinese is 撤回, pronounced "chè huí".
How do you use "retire" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver." In Chinese, "retire" is 撤回.
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