打退堂鼓 | Chinese meaning

打退堂鼓【dǎ tuì táng gǔ】

lit. to beat the return drum (idiom)

This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone decides to withdraw from a challenge or situation they previously committed to, often due to difficulties or fear.

，。

He felt nervous before the exam and ultimately decided to give up.

fig. to give up
to turn tail

This meaning emphasizes the aspect of retreating or running away from a confrontation or responsibility, suggesting a sense of cowardice or lack of perseverance.

，，。

At the crucial moment, he chose to turn tail, disappointing everyone.

打退堂鼓【dǎ tuì táng gǔ】

lit. to beat the return drum (idiom)

This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone decides to withdraw from a challenge or situation they previously committed to, often due to difficulties or fear.

，。

He felt nervous before the exam and ultimately decided to give up.

fig. to give up
to turn tail

This meaning emphasizes the aspect of retreating or running away from a confrontation or responsibility, suggesting a sense of cowardice or lack of perseverance.

，，。

At the crucial moment, he chose to turn tail, disappointing everyone.

打

HSK 11

含义strike, hit, beat; fight; attack

拼音dǎ

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退

HSK 32

含义step back, retreat, withdraw

拼音tuì

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堂

HSK 23

含义hall; government office

拼音táng

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鼓

HSK 52

含义drum; beat, top, strike; Kangxi radical 207

拼音gǔ

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打退堂鼓【dǎ tuì táng gǔ】

lit. to beat the return drum (idiom)

This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone decides to withdraw from a challenge or situation they previously committed to, often due to difficulties or fear.

，。

He felt nervous before the exam and ultimately decided to give up.

fig. to give up
to turn tail

This meaning emphasizes the aspect of retreating or running away from a confrontation or responsibility, suggesting a sense of cowardice or lack of perseverance.

，，。

At the crucial moment, he chose to turn tail, disappointing everyone.

打退堂鼓【dǎ tuì táng gǔ】

lit. to beat the return drum (idiom)

This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone decides to withdraw from a challenge or situation they previously committed to, often due to difficulties or fear.

，。

He felt nervous before the exam and ultimately decided to give up.

fig. to give up
to turn tail

This meaning emphasizes the aspect of retreating or running away from a confrontation or responsibility, suggesting a sense of cowardice or lack of perseverance.