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“give way” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrěn ràng

Example

开车时,要对行人忍让。kāi chē shí yào duì xíng rén rěn ràng

When driving, give way to pedestrians.

Illustration for 忍让 (give way)

How to say “give way” in Chinese

“Give way” in Chinese is 忍让 (rěn ràng).

A deliberate step back from personal demands to keep an interaction calm and balanced.

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

Example sentences with 忍让

在公共场合,大家互相忍让,环境会更好。zài gōng gòng chǎng hé dà jiā hù xiāng rěn ràng huán jìng huì gèng hǎo

In public places, if everyone gives way to one another, the environment will be better.

Tips for using 忍让

  • English "put up with" often sounds reluctant, whereas this Chinese verb can describe a willing effort to preserve social harmony.

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