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退休

tuì xiū

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pinyin
tuì xiū
simplified
退休
traditional
退休

1 · 动词

to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement

退休(从劳动力队伍中退休);退休

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After retiring, she grew many flowers and plants on her balcony.

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退休后,她在阳台上种了许多花草。

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