投降

• Pinyin: tóu xiáng
• Desglose de hanzi: 投 = 扌(hand) + 殳 — to throw; 降 = 阝+ 夅 — to descend, submit

Significado

rendirse; capitular

To cease resistance and submit to an opponent. Military term that extends to any situation where someone gives up trying. Can be used humorously for minor defeats.

Ejemplos

1. 敌军弹尽粮绝，最终不得不举白旗投降。
2. 这道数学题太难了，我投降，你来教教我吧。
3. 谈判中他们寸步不让，绝不向对方投降。

Guía de uso

Contexto: military, competition, giving up

Tono: varies

Correcto

• 我投降了。(I surrender.)
• 无条件投降。(Unconditional surrender.)

Incorrecto

• 把战略撤退叫'投降' (投降 means giving up — tactical retreat is 撤退, not surrender)

Origen e historia

投 means to throw, 降 means to descend/submit — to throw down weapons and submit.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal