tuì​bì​sān​shè

to give way

Senses

退避三舍 tuì​bì​sān​shè to give way

(idiom) to retreat ninety in order to avoid a conflict; to give way or shun an opponent to avoid a head-on confrontation

References

synonym 退避三舍/退避三舍 辟君三舍/辟君三舍
antonym 周旋到底/周旋到底 退避三舍/退避三舍