畏缩 (wèi suō): Flinch / shrink back (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

Facing fierce market competition, he did not flinch at all; instead, he rose to the challenge.

Are you going to shrink back and give up all your efforts just because of one failure?

When facing difficulties, don't shrink back; face them bravely.

Although the task was daunting, she never showed any sign of flinching.

At the critical moment of the negotiation, he not only did not shrink back but also skillfully turned the situation around.

When speaking in front of a crowd, he shrank back due to nervousness.

Seeing that big spider, she was so scared that she immediately shrank back into the corner of the sofa.