How to Say ‘Let's meet halfway’ in Traditional Chinese
各退一步
gè tuì yī bù
[gè tuì yī bù]
💬 Usage Tip: [各退一步] literally means "each side takes one step back," so it's used for compromise: meet halfway, give a little, calm things down. [各] often gives that "each" sense in other phrases too, like [各付各的] "each person pays their own."
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is a fairly natural way to ease tension in a dispute without sounding too aggressive. In a taxi situation, it can sound more practical and face-saving than directly accusing the driver of being wrong.
Phrase Breakdown
各
gè
[gè]
Each step back
Phrase indicating mutual concession in a discussion or negotiation.
這樣才能各退一步，達成共識。
This way, both can step back and reach a consensus.
退一步
tuì yī bù
Words in this phrase
退
tuì
[tuì]
Step back
To make a concession during an argument or negotiation.
這樣才能各退一步，達成共識。
This way, both can step back and reach a consensus.
一
yī
[yī]
One
Number representing a single unit.
這樣才能各退一步，達成共識。
This way, both can step back and reach a consensus.
步
bù
[bù]
Step
One movement in walking.
這樣才能各退一步，達成共識。
This way, both can step back and reach a consensus.
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