Definitions

1. 1. to shrink back
2. 2. to cower

Components

• 退 tuì – to retreat
• 缩 suō – to withdraw

Related Words

• 临阵退缩 lín zhèn tuì suō – to shrink back as the time for battle approaches (idiom)

Word Lists

• 2021 Framework Levels 7-9
• HSK 3.0 Levels 7-9