English–Chinese
“step back” in Chinese
How to say “step back” in Chinese
“Step back” in Chinese is 后退 (hòu tuì).
Movement away from a current position toward the rear, creating more distance and sometimes showing a decline in status or circumstances.
Example sentences with 后退
发生爆炸时，大家迅速后退到安全距离。fā shēng bào zhà shí dà jiā xùn sù hòu tuì dào ān quán jù lí
When an explosion occurred, everyone quickly backed away to a safe distance.
Tips for using 后退
- Everyday requests become clearer when they state a distance or stopping point, because a bare command can leave the amount of movement unclear.
Other Chinese words for “step back”
请你退后一点。qǐng nǐ tuì hòu yì diǎn
Please step back a little.