retire after winning merit (/after meritorious service has been perfor med); withdraw as soon as one’s work is done/“～”、“解甲歸田”、“出洋深造”、“清高”這一類論調(diào)，不斷地出現(xiàn)在報紙上面。(李六如《六十年的變遷》Ⅰ—293)Also phrases such as: “Retire after meritorious service has been performed!”“Put aside the armour and pick up the hoe!”“Go abroad to seek greater knowledge!”and “Keep aloof from dirty politics!” appeared frequently in the local newspapers. ? 功成、名遂、身退，天之道。(《老子》九章)Withdraw as soon as your work is done. Such is Heaven’s Way.
功成身退gong cheng shen tui
retire after achieving success
功成身退ɡōnɡ chénɡ shēn tuì
事業(yè)成功以后，自己就引退抽開身來。retire from public life after a great work accomplished, retire after winning merit, retire after having made one’s mark