进
退
j
ì
n
t
u
ì
Definitions
1. to advance or retreat
2. knowing when to come and when to leave
3. a sense of propriety
Components
进
jìn
–
to go forward
退
tuì
–
to retreat
Related Words
进退中绳
jìn tuì zhōng shéng
–
to advance or retreat, each has its rules (idiom from Zhuangzi); many translations are possible
进退两难
jìn tuì liǎng nán
–
no room to advance or to retreat (idiom); without any way out of a dilemma
进退有常
jìn tuì yǒu cháng
–
to advance or retreat, each has its rules (idiom from Zhuangzi); many translations are possible