Correct

退居

/ tuì jū /

Strokes

Example

As a Verb

retire from a prominent position; step down

1

Tuìjū

退居

mùhòu

幕后

withdraw behind the scenes

2

Tuìjūèrxiàn

退居二线

withdraw to the second line of duty—retire from active life and take up a nominal post

As a Verb

be reduced to a lower rank