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CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

畏缩

畏縮
wèi suōHSK 7

畏缩 (wèi suō) 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 shrink back; to flinch

    • EX
      在强大的对手面前，他没有丝毫的畏缩。

      He showed no sign of flinching in the face of such a powerful opponent.

    • EX
      一遇到需要承担责任的事情，他就会畏缩不前。

      Whenever something requires him to take responsibility, he shrinks back instead of moving forward.

  2. Englishto recoil