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伸缩
伸縮
shēnsuō
1. to lengthen and shorten
2. flexible
3. adjustable
4. retractable
5. extensible
6. telescoping (collapsible)

Character Breakdown

伸
shēn
to extend, to stretch out, to open up; to trust
HSK 5 7 丶
缩
suō
to withdraw, to shrink, to pull back; abbreviation
HSK 5 14 丶

Compound Words (2)

伸缩性
shēnsuōxìng
flexibility
伸缩喇叭
shēnsuōlǎba
trombone

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Chinese