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缩短

縮短
suō duǎnHSK 5

缩短 (suō duǎn) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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verb 动

  1. Englishto shorten

    • EX
      新铁路的开通缩短了两地之间的距离。

      The opening of the new railway has shortened the distance between the two places.

    • EX
      为了按时完成任务，我们必须缩短工期。

      To finish the task on time, we have to shorten the construction period.