缩成一团 — “To curl up into a ball”
缩成一团 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to curl up into a ball”. To huddle oneself up (due to cold, fear, or tension). Literally, “shrink into a ball”.
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缩成一团 Pronunciation and Pinyin
缩成一团 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 缩成一团
听到巨大的雷声，小狗吓得缩成一团，躲在沙发下面
Hearing the loud thunder, the puppy was so frightened that it curled up into a ball and hid under the sofa.
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Open the tool →Questions about 缩成一团
What does 缩成一团 mean?
缩成一团 (suō chéng yī tuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to curl up into a ball”.
How do you pronounce 缩成一团?
缩成一团 is pronounced suō chéng yī tuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 缩成一团 literally mean?
Literally, 缩成一团 means “shrink into a ball”. It is used to mean “to curl up into a ball”.
What is the Chinese definition of 缩成一团?
因寒冷、紧张、恐惧而蜷缩身体