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逶迤退食
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逶迤退食 — “Leisurely and dignified withdrawal for meals”

逶迤退食 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to conduct oneself with dignified modesty and incorruptible integrity, especially in one's official duties; to be unhurried and fair, showing no ambition for personal gain”. Literally, “Leisurely and dignified withdrawal for meals”.

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逶迤退食 Pronunciation and Pinyin

逶迤退食 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
逶
wēi11winding and continuous
迤
yí8wind, stretch, extend diagonally
退
tuì10retreat, withdraw, decline
食
shí9eat food eclipse

Example Sentence with 逶迤退食

他担任主管多年,始终逶迤退食,不为私利所动,赢得了大家的普遍尊敬。
Having served as a supervisor for many years, he always conducted himself with dignified modesty and integrity, unmoved by personal gain, earning widespread respect from everyone.

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What does 逶迤退食 mean?

逶迤退食 (wēi yí tuì shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to conduct oneself with dignified modesty and incorruptible integrity, especially in one's official duties; to be unhurried and fair, showing no ambition for personal gain”.

How do you pronounce 逶迤退食?

逶迤退食 is pronounced wēi yí tuì shí in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 逶迤退食 literally mean?

Literally, 逶迤退食 means “Leisurely and dignified withdrawal for meals”. It is used to mean “to conduct oneself with dignified modesty and incorruptible integrity, especially in one's official duties; to be unhurried and fair, showing no ambition for personal gain”.

What is the Chinese definition of 逶迤退食?

从容谦退,公正廉洁。

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