瑟缩 in English se4 suo1 Meaning

Meanings

  • to curl up shivering (from cold)
  • timid and trembling (in fear)
  • to shrink
  • to cower

Simplified Characters

瑟 缩

Traditional Characters

瑟 縮

Pinyin

se4 suo1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

瑟se4a type of standing harp, smaller than konghou 箜篌, with 5-25 strings 缩suo1to withdraw