缩头缩颈 — “To cower in fear”
缩头缩颈 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cower in fear”. To be timid and hesitant; to shrink back from taking action or speaking out. Literally, “Shrink head and neck”.
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缩头缩颈 Pronunciation and Pinyin
缩头缩颈 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 缩头缩颈
他总是缩头缩颈，从不敢主动争取机会。
He always shrinks back, never daring to actively pursue opportunities.
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- suō缩chéng成yī一tuán团curl up into a ball
- suō缩shǒu手páng旁guān观stand by and watch
- 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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- suō缩yī衣jié节shí食scrimp and save on food and clothing
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What does 缩头缩颈 mean?
缩头缩颈 (suō tóu suō jǐng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cower in fear”.
How do you pronounce 缩头缩颈?
缩头缩颈 is pronounced suō tóu suō jǐng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 缩头缩颈 literally mean?
Literally, 缩头缩颈 means “Shrink head and neck”. It is used to mean “to cower in fear”.
What is the Chinese definition of 缩头缩颈?
形容畏缩不前，或胆小不敢出头。同“缩头缩脑”。