急流 jíliú torrent Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 急流勇退 jíliúyǒngtuì to withdraw in a rapid current To resolutely steer a boat back and withdraw while in the midst of a rapid current急流勇进 jíliúyǒngjìn to press on To forge ahead against a swift current; to press on courageously in the face of difficulties.