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Chinese

退

tuìwǔ
Meaning: to leave the military; to be discharged from military service
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

他退伍後,回到家鄉開了一家小餐館。
他退伍后,回到家乡开了一家小餐馆。
After leaving the military, he returned to his hometown and opened a small restaurant.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to completing or ending military service, not simply leaving a workplace.

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