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萎缩

萎縮
wěi suōHSK 7

萎缩 (wěi 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

    • EX
      由于长期不运动，他的肌肉开始出现萎缩的现象。

      Because of prolonged inactivity, his muscles have begun to atrophy.

    • EX
      受到经济危机的影响，该国的出口贸易严重萎缩。

      The country's export trade has contracted sharply as a result of the economic crisis.

  2. Englishto shrivel