Word: 缩短 (suōduǎn) Traditional: 縮短 缩短 dictionary entry suōduǎn to shorten Full dictionary entry for 缩短 Example sentences using 缩短 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 新地铁缩短了上班的时间。 Xīn dìtiě suōduǎnle shàngbān de shíjiān. The new subway line has shortened the commute to work. 能不能把会议缩短一点？ Néng bùnéng bǎ huìyì suōduǎn yìdiǎn? Can we make the meeting a bit shorter?