却
retreat; decline; remove;转折 conjunction
Meanings
6 senses · 24 examplesverb
to retreat; to fall back
formalOften used in fixed phrases or formal contexts.
When encountering danger, he retreated without hesitation.
We must never retreat in the face of challenges.
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The enemy troops retreated one after another as the situation turned against them.
Looking at the steep mountain road, he began to hold back.
His courage made me stop holding back.
verb
to repel the enemy; to force back
formalMost commonly used in the phrase 却敌 to mean repel invading forces.
The general led his soldiers to successfully repel the enemy.
Ancient city walls were used to repel enemies and defend against humiliation.
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He repelled the invading robbers with his wisdom.
verb
to decline; to refuse; to push away
Used for declining invitations, offers, or favors.
He declined his friend's party invitation.
It's hard to turn down such warm hospitality, so I had to agree.
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Faced with this great job opportunity, he couldn't very well refuse out of politeness.
She refused the expensive gift someone gave her.
He firmly rejected the unreasonable request.
verb
to remove; to get rid of; to lose
Used to indicate removing a feeling, memory, or state.
The weather is getting cold, don't forget to add clothes and don't catch a chill.
Time will help you gradually forget this sad past event.
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A serious illness robbed him of his former vitality.
I tried my best to let go of my worries.
His departure made me lose confidence.
noun
a surname
A relatively rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Que is our new colleague.
adverb
but; yet; however
Used to connect contrasting clauses, with a milder tone than 倒 or 可.
I have a lot to say, but I can't speak for a moment.
This article is short but very profound.
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He worked very hard but didn't get good grades.
She looks very young but has already retired.
This restaurant is cheap but tastes very good.