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“give in” in Chinese

Chinese

Also退让 (tuì ràng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinqū fú

Example

他终于屈服了。tā zhōng yú qū fú le

He finally gave in.

Illustration for 屈服 (give in)

How to say “give in” in Chinese

“Give in” in Chinese is 屈服 (qū fú).

Resistance bends under pressure until a person accepts another side's demands.

Full entry for 屈服: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 屈服

他没有向现实屈服,继续追求梦想。tā méi yǒu xiàng xiàn shí qū fú jì xù zhuī qiú mèng xiǎng

He did not give in to reality and continued to pursue his dream.

Tips for using 屈服

  • The verb usually describes a serious loss of resistance, so it is stronger than wording for a routine agreement or a minor compromise.

Other Chinese words for “give in”

谈判中,对方终于在价格上退让了一点。tán pàn zhōng duì fāng zhōng yú zài jià gé shàng tuì ràng le yì diǎn

In the negotiation, the other side finally gave a little on the price.

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