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退隱

简退隐 · 繁退隱

Mandarin · pinyin tuì yǐn

to withdraw from the fray and live in seclusion
to retire

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退: tuì · step back, retreat, withdraw
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隐: yǐn · hide, conceal; hidden, secret

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4–3 · tui4 yin3

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verb

(of an official, renowned person) to retire and lead a secluded life
to fade away and vanish

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