English–Chinese
“come out of retirement” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchū shān
Example
公司请他出山解决技术问题。gōng sī qǐng tā chū shān jiě jué jì shù wèn tí
The company asks him to come out of retirement to solve the technical problem.
How to say “come out of retirement” in Chinese
“Come out of retirement” in Chinese is 出山 (chū shān).
An experienced person steps out of seclusion to take charge when a difficult matter needs special expertise.
Example sentences with 出山
传言那位隐士已经出山，村里的人很惊讶。chuán yán nà wèi yǐn shì yǐ jīng chū shān cūn lǐ de rén hěn jīng yà
It is said that the hermit has come out of retirement, and the villagers are very surprised.
Tips for using 出山
- In conversation, this word often sounds respectful and slightly dramatic when a team calls on a veteran specialist to handle a difficult matter rather than ordinary work.