tuì hūndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to break off an engagement
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

退婚 退婚 [tui4 hun1] /to break off an engagement/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 退
    tuì

    to retreat / to withdraw / to reject / to return (sth) / to decline

  • 婚
    hūn

    (bound form) marriage / wedding / (bound form) to marry

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