缩头缩脚 — “To be timid and overcautious”
缩头缩脚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be timid and overcautious”. To shrink back from fear or hesitation; to flinch. Literally, “shrink one's head and feet”.
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缩头缩脚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
缩头缩脚 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 缩头缩脚
面对新挑战，他总是缩头缩脚，不敢轻易尝试
Facing new challenges, he always shrinks back, not daring to try easily.
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- suō缩chéng成yī一tuán团curl up into a ball
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- suō缩shǒu手suō缩jiǎo脚hesitate to act boldly
- suō缩yī衣sè啬shí食to live a frugal life
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Open the tool →Questions about 缩头缩脚
What does 缩头缩脚 mean?
缩头缩脚 (suō tóu suō jiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be timid and overcautious”.
How do you pronounce 缩头缩脚?
缩头缩脚 is pronounced suō tóu suō jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 缩头缩脚 literally mean?
Literally, 缩头缩脚 means “shrink one's head and feet”. It is used to mean “to be timid and overcautious”.
What is the Chinese definition of 缩头缩脚?
缩：收缩。形容畏缩、躲闪