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suō​shǒu

to pull back one's hand

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 缩手缩脚 suō​shǒu​suō​jiǎo to be overcautious
    (idiom) to be hesitant or fearful of taking action; constrained by too much caution or worry
  • 缩手旁观 suō​shǒu​páng​guān to stand by with folded arms
    to stand by and watch without helping; to remain uninvolved in a situation that requires action
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