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退 · Zhang Zhi

退 (tuì, 4th tone) is a step taken backward on purpose. The Shuowen Jiezi, chapter two: 卻也。一曰行遲也。从彳从日从夊 — ‘to draw back; one account, to walk slowly; from 彳 (a short pace), 日, and 夊 (a dragging foot).’ Duan Yucai glosses it 行而日日遲曳,是退也. Moder $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart