收兵

shōu bīng

Dictionary entry

to retreat

What does 收兵 mean?

收兵 (shōu bīng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to retreat

2to withdraw troops

3to recall troops

4fig. to finish work

5to wind up

6to call it a day

7used with negatives: the task is far from over

Character breakdown

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收shōuto receive · to accept 兵bīngsoldiers · a force

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收兵

shōu bīng

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