yield position to the worthy; step down for talent
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to yield one's position to a person of virtue and ability; to step down in favor of a worthy successor
formalUsed in formal contexts regarding leadership succession or voluntary stepping down. Often implies virtue and selflessness on the part of the person yielding.
tuì退
wèi位
ràng让
xián贤
To step down and yield the position to a worthy successor
Lǎo老
jú局
zhǎng长
nián年
shì事
yǐ已
gāo高
，
jué决
dìng定
zhǔ主
dòng动
ràng让
xián贤
，
tí提
bá拔
nián年
qīng轻
yǒu有
wéi为
de的
jiē接
bān班
rén人
。
The old bureau chief, advanced in years, decided to voluntarily yield his position and promote a capable young successor.
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Tā他
suī虽
rán然
jīng精
lì力
chōng充
pèi沛
，
dàn但
wèi为
le了
gěi给
xīn新
rén人
jī机
huì会
，
yì毅
rán然
xuǎn选
zé择
ràng让
xián贤
。
Although he was still full of energy, he resolutely chose to step down to give newcomers a chance.