退居二线 tuìjū'èrxiàn to step back Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 退居 tuìjū verb to step back to To go down to a lower or less important position, rank, or level.二线 二線 èrxiàn verb behind the scenes A position or role that does not involve direct leadership or specific responsibility, often after stepping down from a primary role