激流勇退 — “Bravely retreat from the swift current”
激流勇退 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to wisely withdraw or retire from a prominent or successful position at the peak of one's career, often to preserve one's reputation or avoid potential future difficulties”. Literally, “Bravely retreat from the swift current”.
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What does 激流勇退 mean?
激流勇退 (jī liú yǒng tuì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to wisely withdraw or retire from a prominent or successful position at the peak of one's career, often to preserve one's reputation or avoid potential future difficulties”.
How do you pronounce 激流勇退?
激流勇退 is pronounced jī liú yǒng tuì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 激流勇退 literally mean?
Literally, 激流勇退 means “Bravely retreat from the swift current”. It is used to mean “to wisely withdraw or retire from a prominent or successful position at the peak of one's career, often to preserve one's reputation or avoid potential future difficulties”.
What is the Chinese definition of 激流勇退?
勇：果敢；退：退却，离去。比喻在官场得意时及时引退，以明哲保身