瑟縮 sè suō

to cower; to shrink; timid and trembling (in fear)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to cower
  2. 2. to shrink
  3. 3. timid and trembling (in fear)
  4. 4. to curl up shivering (from cold)

Characters

Character Meaning
瑟 sè
ancient string instrument
縮 suō
to shrink; to contract; to reduce