Word: 退缩 (tuìsuō) Traditional: 退縮 退缩 dictionary entry tuìsuō to shrink back Full dictionary entry for 退缩 Example sentences using 退缩 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 她站在台上，一点也不退缩。 Tā zhàn zài táishàng, yìdiǎn yě bú tuìsuō. Standing on the stage, she didn't shrink back at all. 面对困难，我们不能退缩。 Miànduì kùnnan, wǒmen bùnéng tuìsuō. Faced with difficulties, we can't shrink back.