伸缩

Traditional: 伸縮

shēn suō

Dictionary entry

to lengthen and shorten

What does 伸缩 mean?

伸缩 (shēn suō) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to lengthen and shorten

2flexible

3adjustable

4retractable

5extensible

6telescoping (collapsible)

Character breakdown

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伸shēnto stretch · to extend 缩suōto withdraw · to pull back

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How to pronounce 伸缩

伸缩

shēn suō

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