让步

• 拼音: ràng bù
• 汉字拆解: 让 = 言 + 襄 (speech + surround — to verbally yield); 步 = 止 + 少 (stop/foot — a step)

含义

To make a concession; to yield; to give ground in a negotiation, argument, or conflict. Implies compromise under pressure or for the sake of reaching an agreement.

Used in diplomatic talks, commercial negotiations, personal disputes, and international relations. 相互让步 (mutual concessions) is a key concept in conflict resolution. 在原则问题上不让步 (no concession on matters of principle) is a standard political expression.

例句

1. 经过多轮艰苦磋商，谈判双方最终各自作出了适度让步，签署了框架协议。
2. 为了维护这段珍贵的友谊，她选择在这件小事上主动让步。
3. 在涉及国家主权的原则性问题上绝不让步，是这位外交官一贯坚守的立场。

用法指南

语境: negotiation, diplomacy, personal relationships, business

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 贸易谈判的成功离不开双方在关键议题上的相互让步与灵活变通。(The success of trade negotiations is inseparable from both parties making mutual concessions and demonstrating flexibility on key issues.)
• 她意识到一味坚持己见只会加剧矛盾，于是决定适度让步，为双方找到一个都能接受的解决方案。(She realised that stubbornly insisting on her own position would only intensify the conflict, so she decided to make a moderate concession and find a solution both parties could accept.)

错误说法

• 他让步了这道题给我 — use 他把这道题让给了我 or 他谦让了这道题; 让步 means to concede ground in a dispute, not to yield a physical object or opportunity to someone

起源与历史

让 (yield/give way) + 步 (step) — to take a step back and give way to the other party

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal