退徙三舍 — “To retreat a great distance”
退徙三舍 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to retreat a great distance”. To give way or yield considerably to avoid conflict or confrontation. Literally, “retreat three 'she' (ancient unit of distance)”.
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退徙三舍 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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面对对方的强硬态度，他决定退徙三舍，避免不必要的争执。
Facing the other party's tough stance, he decided to retreat a great distance to avoid unnecessary disputes.
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What does 退徙三舍 mean?
退徙三舍 (tuì xǐ sān shě) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to retreat a great distance”.
How do you pronounce 退徙三舍?
退徙三舍 is pronounced tuì xǐ sān shě in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 退徙三舍 literally mean?
Literally, 退徙三舍 means “retreat three 'she' (ancient unit of distance)”. It is used to mean “to retreat a great distance”.
What is the Chinese definition of 退徙三舍?
舍：古时行军，一舍为三十里。比喻退让和回避，避免冲突