CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

收敛

收斂
shōu liǎnHSK 7

收敛 (shōu liǎn) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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verb 动

  1. Englishto restrain

    • EX
      听到老师的批评后,他收敛了傲慢的态度,变得谦虚起来。

      After hearing the teacher's criticism, he toned down his arrogant attitude and became more modest.

    • EX
      他在公司里一向高调张扬,被领导提醒后,最近开始收敛了一些。

      He has always been flashy and outspoken at the company, but after his supervisor spoke to him, he has toned it down recently.

  2. Englishto exercise restraint