退避三舍
tuì​bì​sān​shè

retreat

  • created sense approved 退避三舍 · tuì​bì​sān​shè · retreat

    退避三舍

    tuì​bì​sān​shè

    retreat

    to retreat ninety li as a historical military gesture of respect or strategy to avoid conflict

    为了履行当年的诺言，晋文公在战场上主动退避三舍。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 退避三舍 · tuì​bì​sān​shè · shun

    退避三舍

    tuì​bì​sān​shè

    shun

    to assiduously avoid or keep a distance from someone or something, often out of fear or respect

    提起那位脾气火爆的经理，员工们个个都退避三舍。

    idiom

    created sense