缩回 (suō huí) — to draw back, to flinch, to recoil

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

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