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Chinese dictionary
v.(of a ruler) retire from the political arena; (of chief government or military leaders) be forced to relinquish power; be forced to leave office down aside
下野归田
be forced from office into retirement
通电下野
publish a telegram to relinquish power
下野,不当政
go out of office
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Word usage
- Separable word"下" and "野" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
去年原部长下了野,他才上了台。
He came to power only when the former minister was forced to relinquish power last year.