瑟缩

Traditional: 瑟縮

sè suō

Dictionary entry

to curl up shivering (from cold)

What does 瑟缩 mean?

瑟缩 (sè suō) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to curl up shivering (from cold)

2timid and trembling (in fear)

3to shrink

4to cower

Character breakdown

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瑟sèa type of standing harp, smaller than konghou 箜篌, with 5-25 strings 缩suōto withdraw · to pull back

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How to pronounce 瑟缩

瑟缩

sè suō

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