Chinese
tuìsuō
Meaning: to shrink back; to flinch; to cower
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

退縮
退
縮
退缩
退
缩

Example sentences

Even in the face of difficulties, he never flinched.
軍隊堅守著陣地,絕不退縮。
军队坚守著阵地,绝不退缩。
The army held their position and never retreated.
他性格剛強,面對困難從不退縮。
他性格刚强,面对困难从不退缩。
He has a firm personality and never retreats when facing difficulties.

Usage Notes

Describes a psychological or physical withdrawal due to fear or difficulty.

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