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缩回 (sù) — to draw back, to flinch, to recoil

Dictionary HSK 7-9缩回

HSK 7-9

缩回

sù

Part of speech: verb
HSK level: 7–9
Frequency: #26327
Traditional: 縮回

Definition

Verb meaning to pull something back or pull back oneself in fear or hesitation. The note in the system message has an oddity worth flagging.

verb

to draw backto flinchto recoil

Examples

缩回。
Tā xià dé sù le shǒu.
He was so scared he drew back his hand.
，缩回。
Kàn dào shé, tā lì kè sù le.
Seeing the snake, she immediately recoiled.
缩回。
Tā yù dào kùn nan cóng bù sù.
He never flinches when facing difficulties.

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