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望而却步

wàngérquèbù

Traditional: 望而卻步

to shrink back / to flinch

Character Breakdown

望
wàng
to expect, to hope, to look forward to
HSK 2
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
却
què
still, but; decline; retreat
HSK 4
步
bù
walk, stroll, pace, march; to make progress
HSK 2

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