- 急流勇退 jíliúyǒngtuì to withdraw in a rapid currentTo resolutely steer a boat back and withdraw while in the midst of a rapid current
- 勇退激流 yǒngtuìjīliú to retire at the height of success(variant form) to retire at the peak of one's career to avoid future trouble or failure; literally to withdraw bravely from a rapid current