Definitions

1. 1. to retreat
2. 2. to withdraw troops
3. 3. to recall troops
4. 4. fig. to finish work
5. 5. to wind up
6. 6. to call it a day
7. 7. used with negatives: the task is far from over

Components

• 收 shōu – to receive
• 兵 bīng – soldiers

Related Words

• 草率收兵 cǎo shuài shōu bīng – to work vaguely then retreat (idiom); sloppy and half-hearted
• 草草收兵 cǎo cǎo shōu bīng – to work vaguely then retreat (idiom); sloppy and half-hearted
• 鸣金收兵 míng jīn shōu bīng – to beat the gong to recall troops (idiom); to order a retreat