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March 24, 2026
让步(讓步)ràngbù(rang4bu4)
让步 (ràng bù) means to concede or yield in a discussion or negotiation. It implies a willingness to give up something in order to reach an agreement or maintain harmony, often used in both personal and professional contexts.
Frequency#8928DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making concessions is often seen as a sign of maturity and wisdom, especially in business negotiations. It reflects the value placed on harmony and relationship-building in social interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing on a hill (山) who decides to step back (让) to let others pass. This visual of stepping back represents conceding or yielding, linking both the meaning and pronunciation of 让步 (ràng bù).
Meanings of 让步
ràngbù(rang4bu4)
1to concede
2to give in
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About 让步
让步Simplified
讓步Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8928Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 让步
Quick Contrast
让步 (ràng bù) vs 妥协 (tuǒxié) — use 让步 when emphasizing yielding in a negotiation, while 妥协 stresses compromise between parties.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person standing on a hill (山) who decides to step back (让) to let others pass. This visual of stepping back represents conceding or yielding, linking both the meaning and pronunciation of 让步 (ràng bù).
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 让步 with 让 (to allow) or using it in inappropriate contexts, such as when expressing refusal. It is generally used in formal discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 让步 connects to other negotiation-related vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding its nuances in contexts of compromise and bargaining, and practice using it in sentences with similar terms like 妥协 (tuǒxié, compromise).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making concessions is often seen as a sign of maturity and wisdom, especially in business negotiations. It reflects the value placed on harmony and relationship-building in social interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 让步 with the more general term 让, which simply means 'to allow.' For example, saying '我让步你' (I concede you) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我让步' (I concede).
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Grammar Patterns of 让步
让步 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
On the other side, the men stood pat and were unyielding.
2
为了结束与其臣民的冲突，国王作出了很大的让步。
wéi le jié shù yǔ qí chén mín de chōng tū， ， guó wáng zuò chū le hěn dà de ràng。
The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his people.
3
如果拉方丹被迫让步，他可能愿意重新考虑自己的立场。
rú guǒ lā fāng dān bèi pò ràng bù， ， tā kě néng yuàn yì zhòng xīn kǎo lǜ zì jǐ de lì。
If Lafontaine is forced to climb down, he may wish to reconsider his position.
4
为达成协议，两方都必须做让步。
wéi dá chéng xié yì， ， liǎng fāng dū bì xū zuò ràng。
To reach agreement, both side must make concession.
5
我得出结论:当地母方公司方面难以作出让步.
wǒ dé chū jié lùn: : dāng dì mǔ fāng gōng sī fāng miàn nán yǐ zuò chū ràng.
I concluded that the local parent company would not budge.
6
如果他大叫大嚷，我父母就会让步，满足他的任何要求。
rú guǒ tā dà jiào dà rǎng， ， wǒ fù mǔ jiù huì ràng， bù ， mǎn zú tā de rèn hé。
If he yelled and screamed, my parents buckled under and gave him whatever he wanted.
Cultural Notes for 让步
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, making concessions is often seen as a sign of maturity and wisdom, especially in business negotiations. It reflects the value placed on harmony and relationship-building in social interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions about 让步
You might use 让步 during negotiations or discussions where compromise is necessary, such as in business deals or resolving conflicts.
While it is primarily used in formal contexts, it can also be applied in personal discussions when trying to maintain harmony.
Yes, 让步 can also function as a noun to refer to a concession made in negotiations.
