ràng
wèi

common
verb

Meaning of 让位

让位 means to abdicate; to resign from a position of power or leadership; to yield one's place; to offer one's seat; to give up one's seat (to someone in need, e.g., elderly, pregnant women). Pronounced ràng wèi.

  • to abdicate; to resign from a position of power or leadership; to yield one's place
  • to offer one's seat; to give up one's seat (to someone in need, e.g., elderly, pregnant women)

Definitions & Examples

Lǎo
gàn
zhǔ
dòng
ràng
wèi
 
tuì退
èr
xiàn线
 

The veteran cadres voluntarily stepped down to take up less demanding posts.

Guó
wáng
jué
dìng
ràng
wèi
gěi
de
ér
zi
 

The king decided to abdicate in favor of his son.

Zhè
wèi
CEOC
xuānE
O
ràng
wèi
gěi
gèng
nián
qīng
de
lǐng
dǎo
zhě
 
 
 

The CEO announced he would step down to make way for younger leadership.

cóng
ràng
wèi
 
zhí
chí
zhe
quán
 

He never relinquishes power and always keeps tight control.